Quality Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the power generation industry is seeking a Quality Engineer to promote a culture of excellence in quality. The role involves maintaining the Quality Management System, conducting audits, and supporting both customer and supplier quality needs. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in manufacturing quality roles.

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant field like Mechanical or Quality Management.
• Experience in a manufacturing quality role.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve Quality Management System.
• Conduct process audits in all areas of the business.
• Support customer and supplier concerns.

Skills

Problem-solving methodologies

Lean methodologies

Six Sigma methodologies

Quality management

Education

HNC/HND or bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Quality Management

Tools

Quality management software

MRP systems

Job description

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A Division of Wabtec UK Ltd, Northampton-based firm Bearward Engineering manufactures radiators for the power generation industry and is currently recruiting for a Quality Engineer.

Role: Quality Engineer

Location: Northampton, (NN4 8HJ)

Hours: Monday to Thursday, 08:00am to 16:30pm, and Friday 08:00am to 15:30pm

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

How will you make a difference?

To promote a culture of excellence in quality, taking a proactive approach to solving quality issues, ensuring prompt investigation, root cause is established, and implementation of corrective preventive actions.

What will your typical day look like?

• Maintaining and improving the Quality Management System and supporting internal improvements and corrective actions.
• Being an integral part of the Quality to support customer and supplier concerns, new product introductions, and product changes.
• As part of the Quality team, you will conduct process audits in all areas of the business.

What do we want to know about you?

• HNC/HND or bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Quality Management
• Experience in a quality role within a manufacturing environment (Preferably heavy or industrial manufacturing).
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
• Experience in Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with problem-solving methodologies – e.g., 8D, RCA, FMEA.
• Proficiency in quality software/tools – e.g., MRP systems and quality management software.
• Experience with Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) and process improvement initiatives.

If you don’t have all the above criteria don’t worry, we would still like to hear from you as we live our values and always put people first and strive to expand what is possible.

Apply today!

Legal authorisation to work in the United Kingdom is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

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Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.