Quality Engineer

Crane Co.; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company located in Cwmbran, UK, seeks a Quality Engineer to drive quality, productivity, and efficiency improvements within their operations. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and a strong background in manufacturing processes, specifically within an ISO 9001 environment. Responsibilities include leading quality improvement initiatives, conducting audits, and managing standard operating procedures to uphold the highest quality standards and compliance. This full-time position requires a self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent qualification) in mechanical engineering.
• Proven track record of manufacturing / engineering experience.
• Experience in ISO 9001 environments.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment using metals.

Responsibilities

• Champion continuous process improvements.
• Implement and manage standard work procedures.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives aligning to IATF 16949 standards.
• Conduct quality audits and manage corrective actions.
• Drive productivity improvements through waste reduction.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Quality assurance

Statistical analysis

Engineering expertise

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PFMEA

MSA/Gauge R&R

SPC

Job description

Quality Engineer page is loaded## Quality Engineerremote type: Onsitelocations: Cwmbran, UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR101370**JOB SUMMARY:****The job holder is responsible for co-ordinating and implementing process improvements, driving quality, productivity and efficiency, and the introduction of standard work and quality procedures.****Key Tasks:-*** Champion a drive towards continuous improvement - process improvements in line with safety, quality, delivery, cost and growth.* Responsible for all value stream engineering processes and production support.* Health and safety control and improvement actions- support with risk assessments and ensuring safe processes.* Introduction, updating and management of standard work procedures, standard operating procedures, PFMEAs / Control Plans / MSA studies, non-conformance reports, work instructions and corrective action reporting system.* Lead quality improvement initiatives in alignment to IATF 16949 standards by applying Core Tools such as DFMEA, PFMEA, and Control Plans. Drive enhancements to Manufacturing Quality Systems through structured problem solving and proactive risk management.* Strengthen Manufacturing Quality Systems by integrating structured methodologies and data driven decision making to ensure compliance and operational excellence.* Lead internal quality auditing process including internal PPAP.* Develop, implement and coordinate product assurance programs implementing poka yoke where possible to prevent and eliminate product defects.* Implementation and training of global quality standards and systems.* Drive Core Tools; Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEA, Control plans to improve new and existing processes and apply statistical validation methods MSA/Gauge R&R, SPC/Processes Capability to ensure that processes are validated and capable.* COPQ analysis and reduction.* Implement and manage corrective actions and root cause analysis to eliminate product defects.* Develop customer complaint and internal non-conformance root causes and feedback corrective actions to customers from complaints.* Perform quality audits within the Value Stream and supporting external audits of Suppliers (QA005).* Driving productivity improvements through waste reduction.* Overall equipment effectiveness implementation and control.* Problem solving champion.* Scrap reduction projects.* KPI Board update and presentation.* TPM.* 5S and house-keeping improvement projects.* Small tools and equipment budgetary control.* Subcontract and supply chain support.* Management and co-ordination of new product introduction.* Lead LCC Testing and Product Teardown analysis**QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE****:*** Educated to degree level (or equivalent qualification) in mechanical engineering.* Proven track record of manufacturing / engineering experience.* Experience in working for a company with ISO 9001.* Experience in working in a manufacturing environment using metals such as stainless steel.* Excellent interpersonal skills.* Self-starter, positive attitude, resilient, committed, driven.