Junior Quality Engineer

M-Tec Engineering Solutions; Castle Bromwich; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

M-Tec Engineering Solutions in the Midlands is seeking a Junior Quality Engineer to strengthen the quality department. You will audit processes to meet customer expectations, investigate quality issues for root cause, and support cross-functional teams to improve build quality.

You'll manage the lab, coordinate with suppliers, and assist with new product introduction and stop-call resolutions, while maintaining plant audit schedules and documentation.

Qualifications

• Educated to NVQ Level 2 in a relevant discipline.
• Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Familiar with quality audits and corrective actions.
• Basic data collection and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the Plant meets Customer Expectations at each stage of the process by carrying out audits and ensuring compliance.
• Investigate quality issues to identify root cause and raise corrective action paperwork; ensure issues are addressed and resolved.
• Support regular inspection meetings with appropriate departments to establish action plans for improving build quality.
• Conduct process and product audits.
• Raise DMN's / SQTs for supplier issues, track containment and costs.
• Manage quarantine area and Laboratory (Basic Test Procedures documented).
• Use Scanning Camera to clarify Part dimensions.

Skills

Audit & Compliance

Root Cause Analysis

Quality Control

Process Improvement

Data Collection & Reporting

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 2 in a relevant discipline

Tools

Scanning Camera

Job description

A globally recognised high volume manufacturer are currently looking to strengthen their Quality department with the appointment of a Junior Quality Engineer.

Working from their manufacturing facility in the Midlands, the Junior Quality Engineer will be responsible for:

• Ensuring the Plant meets Customer Expectations at each stage of the process, carrying out Audits as required.
• Investigate any quality issues to identify root cause and raise appropriate corrective action paperwork and ensure issues are addressed and resolved.
• Support regular inspection meetings with representatives from appropriate departments to establish an action plan for improving build quality
• Conduct process and product audits.
• Raise DMN's / SQTS for supplier issues, track containment & track costs
• Manage quarantine area.
• Manage Laboratory (Basic Test Procedure all documented)
• Use Scanning Camera to clarify Part dimensions

Principle Accountabilities

• Managing Plant Audit Schedules, arranging meetings to feedback and support non-conformance resolution.
• Inspection of suspect material, and preparing data for Root Cause reviews
• Product Audit Management.
• Preparing and issuing Quality alerts, visual aids, Etc.
• Supporting the Management of “Stop Call Resolves”
• Monitoring SQTs, seeking DMNS where appropriate.
• Actively participate in ongoing training and development programs to maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills relevant to the role and adherence to company policies.

Scope of Job

• Absentee cover for Trackside Support
• Prepare and Manage Plant Audit Schedule
• Assist the Quality Engineer with new product introduction
• Support the Senior Quality Engineer when requested
• Liaise and communicate with other departments.

The successful candidate should be educated to NVQ Level 2 discipline with previous experience in a high volume manufacturing environment.