Quality Engineer

DK Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer in Plymouth to strengthen the quality function within a large manufacturing group. You will apply tools such as 8D, FMEA, PPAP and SPC to improve processes and lead audits for continuous improvement.

The role involves data analysis, root cause investigations and initiating corrective actions, plus supporting NPIs and working with cross-functional teams, suppliers and customers to ensure robust quality performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of BTEC – Ideally a HNC in Engineering/Science
• Experience of Quality Tools (8D, FMEA's, PPAP and SPC)
• Computer Literate & Excellent communication skills
• Ideally Lean trained
• Experience within a Precision Engineering environment
• Minium of ISO9001 – Ideally 14001 & 45001 Audit experience
• Ideally have working Lean knowledge within Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Actively support the implementation, maintenance, performance and improvements of the quality management system using appropriate quality tools and techniques.
• Provide training and support to overcome barriers to quality improvement.
• Work independently and as part of a team on quality engineering activities.
• Identify performance trends and non-conformances through data gathering, analysis, monitoring and auditing.
• Work in line with Quality, Safety & environmental policies and instructions.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Make decisions, stop production when needed, drive containment actions and implement corrective/preventative measures for defect management.
• Carry out audits, inspections, measurements and tests timely and effectively.
• Propose robust, cost-effective quality improvements and evaluate new technologies and tools.
• Develop relationships across departments, suppliers and customers.
• Control process control and monitor customer performance.
• Process data, trends and issues and report findings.
• Support APQP and NPI projects with information gathering and feedback.
• Support Customer PAPP processes.
• Document information and maintain records.
• Conduct internal process and system audits.

Skills

8D

FMEA

PPAP

SPC

Lean training

Education

BTEC or HNC in Engineering/Science

Job description

An experienced Quality Engineer who has strong experience within Quality tools like 8D, investigations, FMEA's PPAP and SPC is required for a large and reputable Manufacturing business based in Plymouth. Our client is able to offer a long term and progressive career within a Multi-National organisation.

Main Duties:

• To actively support the implementation, maintenance, performance and improvements of the quality management system by applying appropriate quality tools and techniques.
• To provide training and support and to overcome barriers to quality improvement.
• To work independently and as a team in conducting quality engineering activities.
• To identify performance trends and potential and actual non-compliance in products and processes through data gathering, analysis, monitoring and auditing.
• To work in line with Quality, Safety & environmental policies, procedures and work instructions.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective ad preventative actions.
• Decision making, Able to stop production, drive containment actions and take corrective or preventative measures, to ensure effective and timely defect management.
• Carry out audits, inspections, measurements and test in a timely and effective manner.
• Propose and implement robust and cost-effective solutions and improvements within Quality.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools within quality engineering.
• Develop relationships within all departments, suppliers and customers.
• Control process control.
• Customer performance monitoring and reporting.
• Process data, trends and issues.
• APQP – Support with NPI Projects.
• Customer PAPP.
• Gather information and report – giving feedback.
• Document control.
• Internal process and system audits.

Education:

• Minimum of BTEC – Ideally a HNC in Engineering/Science
• Experience of Quality Tools (8D, FMEA's, PPAP and SPC)
• Computer Literate & Excellent communication skills
• Ideally Lean trained
• Experience within a Precision Engineering environment
• Minium of ISO9001 – Ideally 14001 & 45001 Audit experience
• Ideally have working Lean knowledge within Six Sigma.

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