Quality Engineer

Huber+Suhner; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

HUBER+SUHNER Polatis is seeking a quality professional to lead and own programmes that improve and maintain world-class products for defence and related sectors. The role operates in a lean manufacturing environment, including cleanroom activities for materials and assemblies.

You will analyze precision parts, determine pass/fail or rework paths, perform rework and report outcomes in line with approved instructions, supporting development and NPI projects.

Qualifications

• Certified internal auditor with ISO9001/ISO27001 awareness.
• Knowledge of RoHS, REACH and SCIP regulatory standards.
• Experience with RCCA and 8D problem solving methodologies.
• FMEA experience and statistical data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and own quality programmes to drive world-class product quality.
• Manage quality systems and change controls (PCR, DCR, concessions).
• Handle non-conformances and software release governance.
• Plan internal audits per ISO9001 and ISO27001; report metrics.
• Drive Lean practices and document manufacturing standards.
• Create and train work instructions; ensure 5S and safety compliance.
• Communicate findings with engineers, management and cross-functional teams.

Education

Internal Auditor Certification

ISO9001

ISO27001

RoHS

REACH

SCIP

RCCA & 8D methodology

FMEA

Statistical data analysis

Tools

Minitab

JMP

Excel

MES systems

Job description

As part of the Quality Team, you will be leading and taking responsibility of programmes to maintain and drive improvements to build world class products for the communications {defence, space, transportations} industries, within a Lean Manufacturing Environment. This will involve leading assembly, inspection and test of micro – components activities in a cleanroom environment of incoming materials, parts and work in progress assemblies.

Data analysis of the precision manufactured parts for the development of concepts and prototypes. In addition to determining pass, fail or rework approach, you will be required to carry out rework, modifications and reporting in accordance with approved work instructions and in support of development and concept/NPI projects. You will be required to drive development and creation of manufacturing standards and associated documentation. Engagement in key Product and Process related projects in support of driving a Lean Quality Manufacturing Culture.

This role includes but is not limited to:

• Manage quality systems in support of Corporate and Internal Quality Management System
• Change Control – PCR, DCR Concessions, Mod levels, SwBRT
• Non-conformance handling
• Software Release
• SWS, development, approvals, review, improvements
• Plan and conduct internal audits ISO9001, ISO27001
• Manage KPI, PI
• Present Metrics and projects progress findings, improvements and proposals at all levels.
• Participate in planning and scheduling and manage time to meet agreed on time delivery
• Adhere to all applicable regulations, policies and procedures for Health and Safety and Environment compliance
• Manage work area to agreed 5S standards
• Participate in and drive Lean practices including identification, investigation, and implementation of organisation programmes and projects
• Provide advice and training to peers
• Communication with peers, Engineers, management team and cross functional departments

Your profile

Attention to detail and an awareness of Health & Safety practices, are key to this role

• Internal Auditor Certification, ISO9001, and or ISO27001
• Knowledge and experience of Legislative standards , RoHS, REACH, SCIP
• Knowledge and proven delivery of RCCA and problem solving tools and techniques, 8D methodology. FMEA
• Knowledge and experience of statistical data analysis and tools (Minitab, JMP)
• Evidence of strong practical skills is essential
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of processes
• Ability to implement those processes
• Able to interpret engineering proposals and liaise with other disciplines
• Able to follow work instructions
• Create work instructions, if required
• Capable of working efficiently with minimal supervision
• An excellent team player who can positively influence the team; being able to contribute ideas to improve process times, quality and yield
• Familiar with using Microsoft Excel, or MES systems for data entry

Why HUBER+SUHNER Polatis?

Our aim is to be the employer of choice and as such you can be assured of a market leading remuneration package that matches your skills and experience.
Your employment and development is at the heart of our "Fundamentals".
We have an entrepreneurial and collaborative culture within the business.

You will hear back from us as soon as possible. For further information please contact: The HR Team [e-mail]