Quality Engineer

Optimas Solutions; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimas International is seeking a Quality Engineer to be based at our Gloucester site. You will own nonconformance investigations using 8D, lead containment, root-cause analysis and closure, and act as the on-site contact for customers.

You will also liaise with suppliers, drive cost recovery, and manage quality release activities for new or changed products, ensuring alignment with QMS. The role requires experience in quality, knowledge of APQP/PPAP, and familiarity with statistics and

Qualifications

• Level 5 Quality, technical or engineering qualification, or similar.
• Experience in a Quality role.
• Experience with 8D or A3 problem solving.
• Automotive experience ideal, but not essential.
• Understanding of Quality Management Systems.
• Knowledge of APQP, FMEA, Control Plan, MSA & PPAP.
• Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of fasteners and associated manufacturing processes is a plus.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings / specifications.
• Ability to travel and hold a full driving licence.
• Proficient with PowerPoint, Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Work to resolve nonconformance issues, leading 8D process, containment, RCA and closure within guidelines.
• Direct contact point with customers and provide on-site support when needed.
• Liaise with suppliers to address problems with supplied products.
• Manage cost recovery of expenditure associated with the concerns process and targets.
• Manage the disposition of suspect/failed product in a timely manner.
• Manage quality release activity relating to new/changed products.
• Collaborate with peers and other departments to deliver on wider business objectives – THREAD.

Skills

8D / A3 problem solving

QMS understanding

Automotive experience

APQP / PPAP

FMEA

MSA

Control Plan

Six Sigma / Lean

Engineering drawings

Travel & driving licence

Office software (PowerPoint, Excel, WW

Education

Level 5 Quality/Engineering qualification

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

Description

Position at Optimas International

Quality Engineer

Gloucester, UK

About Optimas:

Optimas International is a global distributor of integrated supply chain solutions, and engineering support focused on delivering fasteners, components, industrial and safety supplies to our diverse customers around the world. Our local, on-the-ground teams understand the nuances of every community we serve. This allows us to adapt with our customers and partners as needs evolve, leveraging our footprint to remain at your side while providing a highly personalized level of service and support no matter where you find yourself around the globe.

To learn more, please visit our website http://www.optimasinternational.com/

Position overview:

Optimas International is currently searching for a Quality Engineer, to be based at our Gloucester site.

This position reports to the UK Quality Manager.

Main responsibilities:

• Work to resolve nonconformance issues, ensuring minimum disruption and cost to Customers. You will lead product problem investigation through the 8D process, ensuring timely containment, RCA and closure within targeted guidelines.
• To be direct contact point with customers and to provide on-site customer support when needed.
• Liaise directly with suppliers to ensure problems with supplied products are promptly addressed.
• Manage the cost recovery of all expenditure associated with the concerns process and ensure that all targets for cost recovery are met.
• Manage the disposition of suspect/failed product in a timely manner.
• Manage quality release activity relating to new/changed products.
• Work collaboratively with peers and other departments to deliver on the wider business objectives – THREAD.

Skills and Qualifications required:

• Level 5 Quality, technical or engineering qualification, or similar.
• Previous experience in a Quality role.
• Experience with Problem Solving, using 8D and/or A3 methodology.
• Automotive experience ideal, but not essential (interested in Quality Engineers from any sector).
• Understanding of Quality Management Systems.
• Working knowledge of APQP, FMEA, Control Plan, MSA & PPAP.
• Understanding of Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of fasteners and associated manufacturing processes, a benefit but not essential.
• Ability to use or understand the use of a wide range of measurement and test equipment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings / specifications.
• Ability to travel and work away from home.
• Full driving license.
• Computer literate (PowerPoint, Excel & Word)

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant contribution to a global organisation, working within a challenging and fast-paced environment.

Optimas OE Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Optimas OE Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.