Quality Engineer

Wabtec; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Quality Engineer, where your expertise will help shape the future of transportation. In this role, you will be at the forefront of quality management, ensuring that products meet the highest standards while collaborating with diverse teams. You'll have the opportunity to implement innovative solutions, conduct audits, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This dynamic environment values your contributions and encourages growth, making it an exciting place to advance your career. Embrace the chance to make a significant impact in an industry-leading firm committed to excellence and diversity.

Benefits

Life Assurance (4x)

Sick Pay scheme

Pension

23 days holiday plus bank/public holidays

Access to retail discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a quality role within manufacturing, preferably heavy or industrial.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison for customer and supplier concerns and product changes.
• Conduct process audits and support internal improvements.

Skills

Problem-solving methodologies

Quality management

Lean methodologies

Six Sigma

ISO 9001

CMM experience

Education

HNC/HND or Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor’s in Quality Management

Tools

Quality management software

MRP systems

Job description

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Who will you be working with?

Working with the team of Quality Engineers and Inspectors, reporting into the Quality Manager.

How will you make a difference?

• The role of the Quality Engineer is to be a customer and supplier liaison, while processing customer concerns, new product introduction and product changes.
• Maintaining and improving the Quality Management System and support internal improvements and corrective actions.
• As part of the Quality team, you will conduct process audits in all areas of the business and work with the relevant teams to close out any issues arising.

What do we want to know about you?

• Familiarity with the Power generation engineering desirable.
• 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, Quality management software.
• Experience with Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) and process improvement initiatives.
• CMM experience desirable.
• HNC/HND or Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Quality Management.
• ISO 9001 Internal Auditor qualification desirable but not essential.
• Lean manufacturing training desirable but not essential.
• Full driving license and open to travelling internationally.

Benefits:

• 4 x Life Assurance
• Sick Pay scheme
• Pension
• Holiday 23 days per year plus bank/public holidays
• Access to retail discounts

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.