Plant Quality Engineer

Baxi Heating UK Limited; Preston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that has been a leader in heating solutions for over 150 years. This role is pivotal in driving quality culture and operational excellence, ensuring the highest standards are met in production processes. As part of a dynamic team, you will leverage your expertise in quality engineering tools to enhance efficiency and reduce waste. If you have a passion for innovation and sustainability, this opportunity will allow you to make a significant impact in shaping a sustainable future. Be part of a movement that is committed to transforming the energy landscape and creating a positive legacy.

Benefits

Up to five weeks holidays

Option to buy extra holidays

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge of APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA, Cpk, FMEA, and control plans.
• Experience in leading disciplined problem-solving activities.

Responsibilities

• Drive quality culture and manage internal and customer quality concerns.
• Continually improve production processes to reduce waste and enhance efficiency.

Skills

APQP

PPAP

SPC

FMEA

Technical Drawings (GD&T)

Problem-Solving

Self-Motivation

Education

Degree in Engineering Discipline

HND/HNC in Engineering

Tools

ISO 9001

Job description

1. Provide the best possible experience on our site
2. Collect statistics to optimize site functionality

We make the energy transition a reality.

Be a part of the movement and help shape a sustainable future for all. Come and join us!

Why work for Baxi?

Baxi is a heritage heating and hot water solutions provider with big ambitions to change the way we think about and use energy. We’re focussed on driving the conversations and spearheading the change that will enable us to make this happen. We have some of the best-known and trusted heating and hot water brands for residential and commercial customers including Baxi, Main, Megaflo, Remeha, Andrews Water Heaters, Potterton Commercial, Heatrae Sadia and Packaged Plant Solutions.

Our UK & Ireland business has led engineering breakthroughs and successfully adapted to be a leader in our industry for over 150 years.

Our established foothold in the heating manufacturing market with a well respected product portfolio, an amazing army of people puts us in a position to lead the way for change, and make a lasting mark on the industry. Do you have a passion and appetite for evolution? Come and join us!

About the role:

On a daily basis you’ll be responsible for:

• Driving the understanding and deployment of a quality culture within the value streams
• Acting as the first point of contact for internal and customer quality concerns
• Leading and managing disciplined problem-solving activities from containment to the effective implementation of robust corrective and preventive actions.
• Generating, reporting and analysing Quality KPI’s
• Raising and managing concessions.
• Continually improving the production process to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Proactively monitoring and auditing the production processes to prevent scrap and non-conformance.
• Developing & maintaining control plans and part/process verification checks/audits.
• Ensuring quality standards are maintained during new product introduction.
• Assisting with the development of PFMEA's and the submission of internal PPAP documentation.
• Supporting the development and review of internal documentation within the ISO9001 management system for Procedures, SOP’s, WI and Forms that support operational excellence.
• Providing strong support to the value stream Quality Leader in driving through operational excellence
• Operating with minimum supervision and full autonomy to drive the day-to-day activities to closure to meet customer and internal expectations.

About you

We want to make sure you’re set up for success in our mission. To be successful in your application you’ll need:

• Proven knowledge and experience of core tools APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA, Cpk, FMEA and control plans
• Strong experience of leading disciplined problem-solving activities to completion
• Ability to read and work from technical drawings (GD&T)
• Experience of completing product and process audits - ISO 9001 systems
• Self-motivation and ability to work in a team.
• A hands-on approach
• Act as Deputy for the Quality Leader
• Proven experience of working in a quality/engineering environment.
• Degree, HND/HNC or equivalent in Engineering Discipline
• Experience with Automotive or Aerospace quality systems
• ISO9001 (or higher) Lead or Internal Auditor

We offer up to five working weeks holidays in addition to the standard UK bank holidays, and we also offer the option to buy extra holidays.

At BDR Thermea Group, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are critical to our success. We are committed to creating a workplace where every potential future employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work. Please check out our DE&I policy on our website to find out more.

What’s it like to work at Baxi UK and Ireland?

Baxi is a heritage heating and hot water solutions provider with big ambitions to change the way we think about and use energy. We’re focussed on driving the conversations and spearheading the change that will enable us to make this happen. We have some of the best-known and trusted heating and hot water brands for residential and commercial customers including Baxi, Main, Megaflo, Remeha, Andrews Water Heaters, Potterton Commercial, Heatrae Sadia and Packaged Plant Solutions.

Our UK & Ireland business has led engineering breakthroughs and successfully adapted to be a leader in our industry for over 150 years.

Our established foothold in the heating manufacturing market with a well-respected product portfolio, an amazing army of people puts us in a position to lead the way for change, and make a lasting mark on the industry.

Do you have a passion and appetite for evolution? Come and join us!