Quality Engineer

Parvalux; Greater London, Essex; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Parvalux Electric Motors Ltd in Bournemouth, UK, is seeking a Quality Engineer to champion product and process quality at an operational level. You will support supplier quality improvements and drive root cause analysis to resolve non-conformances.

Working in a manufacturing environment, you will conduct internal, supplier and process audits, promote a quality culture and ensure ISO 9001 requirements are understood and followed, while supporting NPIs and customer PPAP requests.

Qualifications

• Degree or higher in Quality/Engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of Root Cause Analysis techniques.
• Knowledge of NPI processes and supplier quality practices.

Responsibilities

• Drive supplier quality improvement activities.
• Support quality inspection data analysis and review effectiveness of supplier corrective actions.
• Provide quality support within the manufacturing facility to achieve the Quality objectives.
• Lead root cause analysis and reporting activities.
• Coordinate audits (internal, supplier, and process).
• Promote quality awareness and ensure ISO 9001 requirements are understood and adhered to.
• Ensure NCR and containment actions are implemented and effective.
• Support participation in NPI projects for quality conformance.
• Coordinate completion of customer PPAP requests.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to reduce cost of poor quality.
• Manage corrective and preventive actions from audits, non-conformances, customer concerns, and supplier issues.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

NPI processes

Supplier Quality

Teamwork

Travel

Education

Degree / HNC / NVQ or higher in Quality/Engineering or technical subject

Job description

Parvalux Electric Motors Ltd was first established in 1947 by Mr L. Clark in London, where he provided motor rewinds and repairs. The business relocated to Bournemouth on England’s sunny south coast in 1957, where it started designing and manufacturing complete geared-motor units for industrial applications. In 2008, Parvalux acquired Essex-based EMD Drive Systems Ltd. and relocated it to Bournemouth, nearly doubling the company’s turnover in the process.

2018 saw a new era for Parvalux when maxon, a leading manufacturer of precision electric motors, acquired the company from the Clark Group. Today we are proudly a maxon company, part of a group of companies with over 3200 colleagues worldwide, and collaborating over 42 global locations, meaning we have representation on every continent and the backing of one of the finest technical teams on the planet.

Parvalux drives are found in hundreds of applications, including healthcare, leisure, mobility, transport and a diverse range of industrial applications, simply put…we manufacture movement.

Our Values

Customer Focus – We create customer value. We deliver customised technology and services.

Precision – We stand for quality, speed, and flexibility. We drive leading technology.

Curiosity – We question things. We are passionate to learn them.

Collaboration – We act as one team, as one company. We actively collaborate.

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability, or age.

Purpose of the Job

To champion both Product & Process Quality at an operational level, supporting in the achievement of company objectives and targets.

To support with resolution of Supplier Quality issues and to drive supplier improvement

Key Responsibilities

• Drive Supplier Quality improvement activities
• Support the Quality Inspection team in the analysis of quality inspection data and review the effectiveness of supplier corrective actions
• Provide Quality support within the manufacturing facility to achieve the Quality objectives
• Hands on approach toward technical resolution of non-conformances, utilising Root Cause Analysis tools and techniques
• Conduct and support internal, supplier, and process audits
• Assist in promoting a Quality awareness culture throughout the business, ensuring ISO 9001 requirements are understood and adhered to
• Ensure and support that appropriate NCR and containment actions have been implemented and are effective as required
• Participate in key NPI projects, ensuring Quality conformance throughout the Project Lifecycle
• Coordinate and assist with the completion of customer PPAP requests
• Facilitate root cause analysis and reporting activities
• Lead in continuous improvement projects to reduce the cost of poor quality
• Manage and track corrective and preventive actions arising from audits, non-conformances (NCR), customer concerns, and supplier issues.

Statutory and Compliance:

• Maintain high Health and Safety standards, reporting concerns immediately
• Ensure full compliance with regulations

The Right Person:

This position requires the following key skills and attributes:

• Degree / HNC / NVQ or higher in a Quality/Engineering or technical subject or relevant industry experience
• Knowledge of / competent use of Root Cause Analysis techniques
• Knowledge of / competent use in NPI processes
• Knowledge of / competency in Supplier related Quality Practices and Processes
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to travel if required
• 6 months + relevant experience in a high volume manufacturing environment