Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Omega Resource Group; Bath; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering sector is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer to enhance supply chain quality performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quality management, statistical analysis, and the ability to lead improvement initiatives. This full-time permanent role is based in Bath and offers a competitive salary along with additional benefits.

Benefits

Pension 5% matched contribution

Life Cover

25 days holiday, plus bank holidays

Simply Health cover

Company bonus scheme

Retail discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing quality or supply chain quality environment.
• Familiarity with statistical tools such as 8D, 5 Why, 6 Sigma.
• Ability to work autonomously and influence within a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality improvement programs and performance management.
• Develop and implement quality management systems in compliance with AS9100/ISO9001.
• Coordinate supplier audits and corrective actions.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Problem resolution

Quality improvement programs

Continuous improvement initiatives

Team collaboration

Education

HNC/Degree in Engineering or Business-related discipline

Tools

APQP tools

PFMEA

Control Plans

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Location: Bath/Bristol

Role: Permanent Full time

Salary: Up to GBP43,000 per annum

Reporting to the Head of Quality, this role exists to improve the end-to-end supply chain quality performance of specific assigned suppliers and internal products or services. This includes: the management of supplier concerns; participation in and the leading of APQP activities both internally and external with customers and suppliers; leading problem resolution and other continuous improvement initiatives and activities.

Key Responsibilities Manufacturing Quality Engineer

• Devise and own specific elements of the quality improvement road map. Support the implementation and subsequently maintain systems and procedures to ensure continued compliance withAS9100/ISO9001 Quality system and any project specific Quality requirements.

• Lead the implementation of specific, focussed Quality Improvement Programmes to deliver year-on-year QCD improvements, utilising KPI analysis, Pareto, FMEA and other relevant tools and techniques.

• Record and generate supplier quality performance figures for the review of the Senior Management Team.

• Supporting the successful implementation and delivery of specific Advanced Production Quality Plans for New Product Introduction.

• Reviews and Map processes; support introduction of robust processes by utilising techniques such as PFMEA s and subsequently control the processes using Control Plans etc

• Preparation and submission of specific Quality Approval documentation (FAI and/or PPAP submission) to customers.

• Working closely with Supply Chain Management, Engineering. Manufacturing and Programme Management on supplier selection for new products and services.

• Approving new products and services in line with Company procedures.

• Lead all activities associated with specific non confirming product containment incidents, finding root causes and ensuring robust and rigorous problem resolution.

• Ensuring the supply chain fully confirms and is compliant with the QMS.

• Take part in supplier visits and audits as required.
• Utilise R & R studies and SPC as the basis for driving on-going process improvements.

• Support design reviews and cost estimation activities as necessary.

• Where necessary support off site (UK and overseas) visits and manufacturing activities.

• Supervise and co-ordinate subcontract Manufacturing Engineering activities.

• Supervise and co-ordinate Central Inspection priorities and activities.

• Management of gauge calibration.

Qualifications & Requirements Manufacturing Quality Engineer

• Minimum HNC/Degree in Engineering or Business-related discipline (or equivalent)
• Experience gained in a manufacturing quality or supply chain quality environment, preferable in high volume manufacturing business to set the right standard.
• Experience of Quality Improvement programmes, Pareto, PFMEA or similar continuous improvement initiatives to drive quality improvements.
• Experience of utilising APQP tools and techniques.
• Experienced in the use and construction of PFMEA s, Control Plans and FAI Reports.
• Extensive experience of statistical analysis, process capability and problem resolution tools (8D, 5 Why, 6 Sigma etc) and techniques.
• Extensive knowledge of AS9100 and ISO9001 to comply with company processes.
• A team player with the ability to work on own initiative, and able to influence others by demonstrating a positive can do attitude.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work at pace in a multi-project environment.
• Ability to obtain SC clearance.

The post holder will desirably have, or will be able to develop:

• Knowledge and understanding of the challenges of technology development, new product development and new product introduction projects.
• Familiarity with multinational projects subject to US ITAR and UK export legislation.
• Experience in the use of industrial MRP, MRP II or ERP tools, ideally Syteline.
• Knowledge of TS 16949 and ISO14001 standards optional.

What we can offer Manufacturing Quality Engineer

• Up to GBP43,000 per annum basic salary
• Pension 5% matched contribution (up to 8% matched)
• Life Cover
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Simply Health cover
• Company bonus scheme
• Retail discounts
• Cycle to work scheme

For more information on this role, please contact Paul Furlong on (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV to (url removed)

Candidates who are currently a Quality Engineer, Quality Technician, Quality Inspector or Manufacturing Engineer may be suitable for this position

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Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.