Quality Engineer

AndRecruit Engineering; Langley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Slough is looking for a Quality Engineer to enhance operational process quality. Candidates should have a passion for Lean Manufacturing and 2+ years in a manufacturing environment. The role includes responsibilities such as standardization of processes, problem-solving with RCA tools, and supporting quality initiatives. A competitive salary is offered based on experience, along with opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of APQP and PPAP preferred.
• Self-motivated and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Standardize processes and eliminate waste through continuous improvement.
• Support 8D activities regarding quality concerns.
• Develop quality assurance processes for new product development.
• Conduct internal and external audits and monitor supplier performance.

Skills

Manufacturing environment experience

APQP / PPAP knowledge

Self-motivation

Problem-solving under pressure

Right first time approach

Tools

RCA tools (8D, 5WHY, ISHIKAWA, FMEA)

Job description

Quality Engineer

Location: Slough

Term: Permanent

Salary: £42,000-£50,000 dependent on experience

My client is looking for a Quality Engineer to join their business on a permanent basis in the Slough area. The ideal candidate will have a good understanding and passion about Lean Manufacturing and will be mainly responsible for improving quality of the company's operational processes and output.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in Manufacturing Environment
• APQP / PPAP experience beneficial
• Self‑motivated individual
• Right first time approach
• Ability to work calmly under pressure

Responsibilities

• Drive standardisation on processes along with waste elimination and continuous improvement
• Support 8D activities on parts connected to internal or supplier quality concerns
• Understanding of APQP and change point control management
• Develop and maintain quality assurance throughout product development cycle for NPI
• Responsible for control plans and QA associated to manufacturing processes which are outsourced
• Collating material compliance data, report writing where necessary
• Resolve customer issues in a timely manner
• Champion problem solving with use of RCA tools such as 8D, 5WHY, ISHIKAWA, FMEA's
• Handle internal & external audits
• Monitor supplier performance, define process parameter to ensure process capability
• Monitor output, quality & scrap rates. Improving OTD performance
• Maintain records of products and approved suppliers
• Identify, lead and participate in improvement project - member of the CI team

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up-to-date CV as soon as possible, along with your availability and your salary expectation.