Quality Engineer

LINDAL Group; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

LINDAL Group is seeking a Quality Manager to oversee quality control systems, ensuring that all product specifications align with customer expectations. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and exhibit strong organizational and communication skills while promoting a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Pension

Flexible holidays with 25 days Annual Leave

Health Cash Plans

Wellbeing and Healthy Living programme

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of QMS and relevant International Standards.
• Experience with quality tools and techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality control processes and problem-solving activities.
• Ensure alignment of control plans and training on QC procedures.
• Support continual improvement in quality systems.

Skills

Knowledge of QMS requirements

Statistical analysis

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Practical skills in audits

Education

Bachelor degree in Quality, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Your mission at LINDAL

• My top priority is delivering Quality product to our customers supported by the use of effective systems.
• Collaborate with Local Functions, APQP Manager, and other Sites in an efficient and effective manner, and proactively seek out best practices and process innovations.
• Lead & coordinate problem solving activities, to ensure actions are taken in a timely manner, while assessing corrective actions for effectiveness. Support communication with use of defined tools e.g. plan, do, check, act, Ishikawa, 5-why, 8D etc.
• Understand customer needs, specification & expectations as defined by Customer technical Services.
• Ensure all product specifications are clearly understood.
• Support the continual improvement of processes & products to ensure Customer Requirements are met.
• Quality Control Planning by ensuring all main product families have dedicated control plans. Where appropriate, ensure alignment with other site quality control plans. Train and ensure the QC-plans are well understood and implemented. Collaborate with APQP to ensure Control Plans are accurately reflecting current process.
• Ensure the facility remains connected with ECRs impacting the products & processes connected with the site. Lead & work within teams to ensure successful completion of changes.
• Product Introduction: Work closely with APQP to ensure the effective handover into the local site. Ensure quality systems and controls relating to the new product & process are defined and effective. Support the completion of qualification of new equipment & process SAT approval. Always maintain a right-first-time mindset.
• Ensure the facility is equipped with the necessary equipment to support all daily metrology needs. Ensure future new requirements are clear and known.
• Maintain a very close connection to Group Metrology to ensure Group processes and procedures are followed and respected.
• Ensure daily routine measurements are well defined and effective, and communicated to production.
• Progress with the MAS project based on product priority & risk.
• Completion of calibration.
• Support with Internal Audits, Validations, pFMEA, Metrology, Document Control, Deviation Control.
• Conduct a structured approach to situations so that steps and actions are clear for all interested parties, e.g. plan, do, check, act.
• Support communication with use of defined tools e.g. Ishikawa, 5-why, 8D etc.

Your profile

• Knowledge of QMS requirements, including related International Standards. BRC requirements where necessary.
• Knowledge of Quality disciplines including Costs of Quality, Quality Monitoring, Quality tools & techniques, and Statistical analysis.
• Good experience in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
• Good understanding & ability to communicate in English language.
• Manage and encourage change, embracing and using new practices or values to accomplish goals and solve problems.
• Demonstrate the highest commitment to integrity and showing respect for, and value of, all individuals for their diverse backgrounds, experiences, styles, approaches and ideas.
• Ability to accomplishing work objectives and deliver business results, by setting high standards of performance for yourself and others.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to define, delineate roles and responsibilities effectively; plan well, flexible and able to facilitate change, optimize quality and productivity as projects progress.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and cross functionally within a team, with strong communication skills towards internal and external parties.
• Promote a team environment. Invest in team members and peers by inclusion and listening, recognizing employees effectively, and demonstrating trust.
• Practical skills in performing internal / external audits.
• Bachelor degree, preferably in a natural science such as Quality, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, or proven equivalent knowledge by long term job experience.
• Any other qualifications towards relevant areas e.g. Six-Sigma, Auditing, Problem Solving, Change Management etc.

Why us?

• We offer an environment where all employees have the opportunity to develop, supported by the entire management team.
• Additional benefits include:
  • Pension
  • Flexible holidays with 25 days Annual Leave
  • Christmas/New Year Shut Down Week
  • Health Cash Plans
  • EAP
  • Wellbeing and Healthy Living programme
  • Financial and Legal Wellbeing programme
  • Access exclusive deals and discounts on products or services.

Your contact

Kris Nagiah
HRBP

Information about the site

LINDAL Valve Co. Ltd.is located in a market town in Bedfordshire with good access to the M1 and A5 and public transport.
We are a specialist in the design, development, manufacture and supply of aerosol dispensing packaging solutions tailored to meet a broad spectrum of customer needs and market applications.
Our product offering includes a comprehensive range of valves, actuators, barrier packs and associated accessories that address the technical and aesthetic dispensing requirements, enabling customers to differentiate and excel in an increasingly competitive marketplace.