Quality Engineer

729 Crane Process Flow Technologies Ltd. UK; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Wellness incentives

Tuition reimbursement

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

Crane Process Flow Technologies Ltd. UK is seeking an experienced professional to co-ordinate and implement process improvements, driving quality, productivity and efficiency within a manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes standard work procedures, PFMEAs and quality systems aligned to ISO 9001. The candidate will lead risk assessments, problem-solving, and data-driven decision making, aiming for operational excellence and robust quality across the value stream.

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical engineering (or equivalent).
• Experience in ISO 9001 manufacturing environments.
• Experience working with metals (e.g., stainless steel).
• Strong interpersonal, self-starting attitude and resilience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement process improvements to drive quality, productivity and efficiency.
• Lead standard work procedures, PFMEAs, control plans, and quality documentation.
• Support risk assessments, safety processes, and corrective action reporting.
• Drive core tools like DFMEA, PFMEA, MSA/Gauge R&R, SPC to validate processes.
• Lead quality audits and internal PPAP processes and supplier audits.
• Support product assurance programs and poka yoke implementations.
• Manage NPI coordination, LCC testing and product teardown analyses.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Quality systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

DFMEA

PFMEA

Control Plans

MSA

SPC

Job description

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. At Crane, we believe that attracting and retaining the highest quality people is the best insurance of success. Our goal is to recruit talented people and train them within a culture that calls for performance with trust and respect. Join us. The unique backgrounds and differences of our associates make us stronger, more capable, and more successful. Beyond an associate’s base compensation, we reward and reinforce wellbeing with a compelling package of both cash and non-cash benefits, including comprehensive health, wellness incentives, assistance with retirement savings, paid time off, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement — as well as performance-based bonus programs for certain positions. Crane prioritizes career development for our associates. All associates receive an annual development plan that includes a mixture of on-the-job coaching and formal training experiences to support individual development needs. We firmly believe in associate growth that supports career progression and we will proactively support your ongoing career development.