Quality Engineer

Permali Gloucester Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Permali Gloucester Ltd is seeking a Quality Engineer to drive quality performance across Production operations in Gloucester, UK. You will establish robust quality and process controls to achieve world-class customer quality and reduce waste throughout the manufacturing value stream.

The role supports the Business Management system, implements new products and processes, standardises methodologies, and ensures compliance with documented procedures within the facility.

Qualifications

• Significant quality experience in AS9100 Rev D or ISO9001 manufacturing environments.
• Experience using APQP, PPAP, FAIR, SPC and Control Plans.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to resolve complex process issues.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to read and interrogate engineering drawings including GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Complete the day-to-day responsibilities of the Quality function in Permali Gloucester.
• Lead the response to Customer Quality Concerns with thorough root cause analysis and corrective actions (8D).
• Lead processing and solving Production scrap via MRB processes.
• Manage Supplier Quality issues within the value stream.
• Support the Business Management system for the Quality function.
• Develop and implement written procedures and policies for Quality.
• Routinely report on Quality KPIs and support annual improvement plans.
• Support continuous improvement of the Quality function and Lean events from a Quality perspective.
• Perform process capability studies and statistical analysis to drive operating excellence.
• Identify and implement SPC-based process controls to reduce variation.
• Utilise Quality & Process Engineering tools to ensure consistent activities.
• Lead APQP implementation within the value stream.
• Develop, implement and maintain robust process controls for quality.
• Monitor and analyse manufacturing data to propose quality improvements.
• Drive quality innovations to enable production targets.
• Collaborate on new product introductions from a Quality Engineering angle.

Skills

Quality management

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Engineering drawings (GD&T)

Education

AS9100/ISO9001 Auditor

Tools

APQP

PPAP

SPC

Control Plans

FAIR

Job description

As Quality Engineer, you will primarily be responsible for driving the quality performance of the organisation’s Production operations, focusing on establishing effective quality & process controls which strive for world-class levels of customer quality and reduced waste throughout the manufacturing value stream.

The role will also support the effective implementation of the Business Management system and new products & processes, working with internal stakeholders to standardise methodologies and ensure compliance to documented procedures in the manufacturing facility.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete the day-to-day responsibilities of the Quality function in the Permali Gloucester.
• Lead the response to Customer Quality Concerns, driving a thorough and comprehensive root cause analysis approach with supporting corrective actions and preventive measures, utilising tools such as 8D.
• Lead the processing and problem-solving of Production scrap via the effective utilisation of the MRB process.
• Manage Supplier Quality issues identified within the value stream to which you are allocated to support.
• Support the utilisation of the Business Management system for the Quality function.
• Development and implementation of written procedures and organisational policies for the Quality function.
• Routinely report on Quality KPI’s.
• Support the development and implementation of the annual improvement plan for the Quality function.
• Support the continuous improvement of the Quality function.
• Support the completion of Lean improvement events and activities from a Quality Engineering perspective.
• Perform process capability studies, statistical analysis and data-driven decision-making to drive operational excellence and enable production to meet targets.
• Identify and implement process control measures, including statistical process control (SPC) techniques, to ensure consistent quality and reduce process variation.
• Utilise the standardised Quality & Process Engineering tools and processes to ensure that all Quality activities are completed accurately and consistently across the organisation.
• Lead the implementation of effective APQP processes within the value stream team to which you are allocated to support.
• Develop, implement and maintain robust process controls which support effective product and process quality.
• Monitor and analyse manufacturing process data, identifying and proposing solutions for quality improvement continuously.
• Drive quality performance improvements within the Production process.
• Complete the Quality Engineering responsibilities associated with the introduction of new products and processes, working collaboratively with all functions as needed

Other Responsibilities

• Development of close working relationships with the value stream team to which you are allocated to support.
• To carry out any other reasonable requests and tasks as requested by the Company.

KEY SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Significant Quality experience in a complex AS9100 Rev D or ISO9001 managed manufacturing environment.
• Experienced in the use of standard Quality management methodologies including APQP, PPAP, FAIR, SPC, & Control Plans.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve complex process issues.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to read and interrogate engineering drawings including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.

ATTRIBUTES

• Good problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative
• Excellent attention to detail
• Completer/Finisher mindset
• Methodical and organised
• Open to change
• Trained AS9100/ISO9001 Auditor.
• Good knowledge of APQP processes and tools including PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans and Standard Ops
• Experience with the design and implementation of new processes.
• Experience with standard project management tools, such as Microsoft Project Gantt charts and Project Charters.

Other:

• Driving license and ability to travel at short notice to customers / suppliers as needed.

Quality Engineer Gloucester, England, United Kingdom