Quality Engineer

Whittan; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of steel storage products is seeking a Quality Engineer to enhance quality processes at their Milton Keynes site. The successful candidate will be integral to maintaining standards through audits, inspections, and the development of procedural documentation. This role offers a collaborative environment with responsibilities linked to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

33 days holiday per annum

Company pension

Life assurance

Employee discount scheme

Long Service Awards

Monthly STAR Awards

Medicash Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle2Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering & manufacturing processes required.
• Ability to review and flow chart a process.
• Capable of working under pressure and influencing others.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits and resolve customer issues.
• Ensure product conformity through quality inspections.
• Oversee documentation control and support process improvements.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Knowledge of ISO Standards

Computer Literate

Tools

SAP

Job description

The Whittan Group is the largest manufacturer of steel storage products in the United Kingdom. Operating through a number of market leading brands; we design, manufacture and install storage solutions for commercial and industrial environments in the UK and Europe.

We are looking for a Quality Engineer to join our busy and growing organisation. The successful candidate will be based at our Milton Keynes site and will be responsible for supporting and maintaining Quality Processes and procedures for Whittan MK.

Key Working Relationships
• Production Management
• Internal Customer liaison
• External Customer liaison
• Engineering / Technical

Key Responsibilities
• Internal Auditing of all areas
• Customer Focused / resolving customer Issues.
• Quality Inspections / Ensure product conformity.
• Oversee Documentation control - company form register
• Raising of NCRs / Corrective Actions
• Support Continual Improvement Initiatives
• Training of key processes to shop floor personnel.
• Monitoring / upkeep of Process Boards
• Calibration & Issue of all measuring equipment
• Collection of Scrap data to drive cost down focus.
• Writing of New procedures
• 8d and problem-solving analysis.

Qualifications / Knowledge & Experience
• Working Knowledge of ISO Standards
• Experience in engineering & manufacturing processes
• Methodical & very organized
• Good in both written & oral skills to deliver reports to the business & customers.
• Ability to work on own initiative & train others.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Manage & influence others to achieve key objectives.
• Knowledge of Internal Auditing
• Be able to review and flow chart a process.
• Understanding of measuring equipment
• Understanding of engineering drawings
• Work with suppliers to ensure specifications are met - Steel, Chemical etc
• Computer Literate, knowledge of SAP preferable

Company Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• 33 days holiday per annum including bank holidays
• Company pension
• Life assurance
• Employee discount scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Monthly STAR Awards
• Medicash Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Support from Trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle2Work Scheme

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The Whittan Group promotes equality of opportunity in that everyone who works for us and any job applicants will be treated equally, regardless of gender or gender reassignment, age, ethnic or national origin, nationality, race, colour, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.