Quality Engineer

Omega Resource Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing of composite materials is seeking a Quality Engineer for their Manchester site. The role involves executing quality processes, collaborating with engineering teams, and implementing quality management methodologies. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in an AS9100 or ISO9001 environment and strong analytical skills.

Benefits

23 days annual holiday + Bank Holidays

Company Pension

Life Assurance (3x salary)

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Significant Quality Engineering experience in AS9100 Rev D or ISO9001 environment.
• Proficient in Quality management methodologies like APQP, SPC, and Control Plans.
• Knowledge of process safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily responsibilities within the Quality function for your allocated team.
• Lead the implementation of effective APQP processes.
• Monitor manufacturing process data and propose quality improvements.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Trained AS9100/ISO9001 Auditor

Tools

CMM measurement technology

Job description

Quality Engineer

Location: Manchester

Salary: Circa GBP45,000

Our client is a market leader in the manufacture, design, and qualification of composite and PU material solutions for the defence, aerospace, health, rail, and automotive sectors. They are seeking a Quality Engineer to join their growing team at their Manchester manufacturing site.

Responsibilities of the Quality Engineer

• Execute daily responsibilities within the Quality function for your allocated value stream team.
• Utilize standard Quality Engineering tools and processes to ensure accurate and consistent quality activities organization-wide.
• Lead the implementation of effective APQP processes within your team.
• Collaborate with the Process Engineer to complete PFMEA and Control Plan activities for all production processes.
• Develop, implement, and maintain robust process controls to support product and process quality.
• Monitor manufacturing process data, identify issues, and propose continuous quality improvements.
• Work with Manufacturing Engineering to enhance quality performance in production.
• Implement process control measures, including SPC techniques, to ensure consistent quality and reduce variation.
• Provide support and troubleshooting for quality issues, aiming to improve OEE and first-time right performance.
• Conduct process capability studies, statistical analysis, and data-driven decisions to achieve operational excellence.
• Support quality responsibilities during new product and process introductions.
• Participate in Lean improvement activities from a Quality perspective.
• Lead responses to Customer Quality Concerns, including root cause analysis using tools like 8D, PPS, and DMAIC.
• Manage production scrap through effective MRB process utilization.

Qualifications and Experience

• Significant Quality Engineering experience in a complex AS9100 Rev D or ISO9001 manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in Quality management methodologies such as APQP, PPAP, PSW, FAIR, ISIR, SPC, and Control Plans.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills for resolving complex process issues.
• Knowledge of process safety, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.

• Trained AS9100/ISO9001 Auditor.
• Experience with CMM measurement technology.

Benefits

• 23 days annual holiday + Bank Holidays
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance (3x salary)
• Opportunities for progression

For more information, please contact Andrew Haddon at [phone number removed] or send your CV to [url removed]. For other opportunities, visit our website [url removed].

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