Quality Engineer

Optimas; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimas Gloucester is seeking a Quality Engineer to join our on-site team. You will lead containment, RCA, and 8D investigations for nonconformances, coordinate with customers and suppliers, and drive cost recovery initiatives while ensuring timely product quality releases.

The role requires Level 5 quality/engineering qualifications, knowledge of QMS, APQP/FMEA/PPAP, and the ability to travel and work away from home. Strong communication andExcel/PowerPoint skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires Level 5 quality/engineering qualification and previous quality experience.
• Experience with 8D/A3 problem solving and PPAP/APQP processes.
• Automotive experience preferred but not required; strong knowledge of QMS.

Responsibilities

• Lead 8D/problem-solving activities to resolve nonconformances with the aim of containment, RCA and closure within target timelines.
• Be the direct on-site contact point for customers and provide on-site support when needed.
• Liaise with suppliers to ensure rapid resolution of product issues and document corrective actions.
• Manage cost recovery related to quality concerns and ensure targets are met.
• Dispozition and disposition of suspect/failed products in a timely manner.
• Oversee quality release activities for new or changed products.
• Collaborate with peers and other departments to deliver wider business objectives (THREAD).

Skills

Quality engineering

Problem solving (8D/A3)

Six Sigma

Fasteners knowledge

Measurement equipment

Engineering drawings

Travel

Driving license

MS Office

Education

Level 5 Quality/Engineering qualification

Tools

APQP

FMEA

Control Plan

MSA

PPAP

Job description

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 Customer s. 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 e xperience 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 organi sation, 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.