Manufacturing Quality Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Bath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector seeks a Manufacturing Quality Engineer to enhance supply chain quality performance. This permanent role encompasses managing supplier issues, leading quality improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. A competitive salary of up to £43,000 with attractive benefits including pension contributions and health cover is offered.

Benefits

Pension – 5% matched contribution (up to 8%)

Life Cover

Simply Health cover

Company bonus scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing quality or supply chain environment.
• Familiarity with AS9100 and ISO9001 standards.
• Ability to work in a multi-project environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality improvement road map and compliance systems.
• Generate supplier quality performance figures.
• Supervise subcontract Manufacturing Engineering activities.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Problem resolution

Continuous improvement

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

HNC/Degree in Engineering or Business

Tools

APQP tools

PFMEA

Control Plans

Job description

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Job Title: Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Location: Bath/Bristol

Role: Permanent Full time

Salary: Up to £43,000 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, focused ‘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 £43,000 per annum basic salary
• Pension – 5% matched contribution (up to 8% matched)
• Life Cover
• Simply Health cover
• Company bonus scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

For more information on this role, please contact Paul Furlong on 01453 829789 or send a copy of your CV to [emailprotected]

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

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