Quality Engineer

Bekaert; Bradford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing company in Bradford seeks a Quality Engineer to enhance site production and quality systems. Responsibilities include supporting audits, managing customer complaints, and coaching quality technicians. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in quality engineering and a bachelor's degree in engineering. Embrace a dynamic work environment focused on innovation and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a quality engineering or quality assurance role.
• Experience with ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Minimum 3 years of experience required.
• Background in data analysis and process capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Quality Manager in maintaining the QMS system.
• Conduct internal management audits.
• Handle customer complaints with problem-solving techniques.
• Create control plans and FMEAs for production processes.
• Coach Quality Technicians in inspection and process control.

Skills

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

Problem-solving

Continuous improvement

Data analysis

FMEA

8D methodology

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SAP ERP system

Job description

As the world and the way people live is changing, we at Bekaert believe it’s our responsibility to contribute to finding new solutions for the future. With a 140+ year old heritage of excellence, innovation, and a future-focused mindset, we strive to create value for our customers and society. We aim to do this through innovative solutions and sustainable practices. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of steel wire transformation and coatings whilst also leveraging our expertise to develop innovative solutions with new materials and services in a safe, smart, and sustainable way. Our focus extends to markets such as new mobility, low‑carbon construction, and green energy.

As a dynamic and growing company with over 24 000 employees worldwide, 75 nationalities, a retention rate above 90% and almost € 5.3 billion in combined revenue in 2023, we are looking for someone like you to join our team as we continue to shape a safer, more efficient, and connected world!

To manage and improve the performance of the site production and quality system by supporting the Quality Manager in accordance with the annual Operations and Quality objectives, goals, strategies & measures (OGSM).

II. Roles and Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with all Safety, Health and Environmental procedures. Ensuring that all company HS&E policies and procedures are personally adhered to taking a ‘no walk past’ approach.

Quality Management Systems

• Support the Quality Manager in developing and maintaining the QMS system in line with ISO9001, including training out across the shop floor.
• Conduct Internal Management Audits.
• Support third party and customer audits.
• Create and maintain department SOP’s.
• Deputise for the Quality Manager in the role of site document controller and reporting of KPI’s.

Supplier & Customer Quality

• Handle customer complaints using disciplined problem‑solving techniques such as 8D.
• Act as customer contact for timely complaint response.
• Clearly understand internal / external customer quality requirements, including inspection and test certification, and develop suitable value‑driven metrics to verify performance improvements.
• Monitor supplied product quality and raise customer complaints where necessary.
• Conduct contract review of incoming orders, ensuring customer requirements are clearly understood.

Operational Quality

• Create control plans and FMEAs for site production processes.
• Carry out layered process audits and process confirmations.
• Use the SAP ERP system to manage product quality status and inspection data.
• Coach & Develop the Quality Technicians with their role on quality, inspection and process control activities.
• Carry out full analysis and ability to facilitate the resolution of Quality problems through the wider cross‑functional team involvement via suitable tools such as 8D problem solving and lean six sigma methodologies as appropriate.

Calibration

• Manage measurement devices of calibration including maintenance, archiving records and execution of the device plan.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of working in a quality engineering or quality assurance role within the manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Experience of quality management systems preferably ISO 9001.
• Experience Required – Min 3 Years.
• Practical experience with root cause analysis, problem‑solving techniques and continuous improvement processes.
• Experience in conducting internal and supplier audits.
• Background in data analysis, process capabilities etc.
• Strong proven ability of quality tools and methodologies (e.g. FMEA, 8D etc).
• Practiced six sigma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree qualified in engineering.

Be bold and take the leap!

We're looking for individuals who are not afraid to take risks and explore new ideas. If you are passionate about personal growth and bringing your authentic self to work, we want you on our team! At Bekaert, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

To learn more about us and our exciting career opportunities, visit Bekaert Careers.