Quality Engineer

Baltic Recruitment Services Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A quality recruitment firm in Gateshead is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to improve quality processes and support customer-related quality issues. The role requires proficiency in engineering drawings, strong IT skills, and the ability to manage multiple quality initiatives. The salary ranges from £40,000 to £45,000, with additional benefits including generous annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual holiday

Holiday Buy and Sell scheme

Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme

Generous sick pay scheme

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Sports & Social Club

Qualifications

• Ability to conduct thorough root cause analysis and develop corrective actions.
• Expertise to implement solutions that improve quality and regulatory compliance.
• Capability to manage multiple quality projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough root cause analysis and develop corrective actions.
• Support customer-related quality issues with clear communication.
• Analyze quality data to identify trends and areas for improvement.

Skills

Proficient in reading engineering drawings

Understanding of machining and welding processes

Knowledge of ISO9001/45001

Root cause analysis skills

Strong IT skills

Strong communication and presentation skills

Job description

Key Duties

• Conducting thorough root cause analysis and development of corrective actions for all non-conforming parts.
• Supporting customer related quality issues, ensuring clear communication and prompt resolution.
• Analysis of quality data to identify trends and areas for improvement, using statistical methods and quality tools.
• Providing training to staff on quality standards, procedures, and best practices to foster a culture of quality.
• Maintaining accurate records of quality issues, corrective actions and improvement initiatives.
• Measuring and reporting quality performance.
• Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance product quality and efficiency.
• Performing internal and external audits to ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Key Requirements

• Be proficient at reading & interpreting engineering drawings & specifications.
• Have a strong understanding of machining & welding processes.
• Familiar with and have worked with ISO9001/45001.
• Have an ability to conduct thorough root cause analysis and develop robust corrective actions.
• Have the expertise to identify problems and implement solutions that improve systems, processes and products in line with quality and regulatory requirements.
• Possess strong IT skills, especially with Microsoft Office applications.
• Have the capability to manage multiple improvement initiatives and quality projects simultaneously.
• Be able to train & mentor staff on quality standards and best practices.
• Be familiar with conducting internal and external audits to ensure compliance.
• Possess strong communication, report-writing and presentation skills.
• Hold a full driving licence.

Package

£40,000 - £45,000 per annum depending on experience.

Monday-Thursday 7:30AM-4:30PM, Friday 7:30AM-1:30PM.

25 days annual holiday in addition to statutory bank holidays.

Holiday Buy and Sell scheme.

Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme.

Generous contractual sick pay scheme.

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay.

Employee Assistance Programme.

Cycle to Work Scheme.

Sports & Social Club