Quality Engineer

ZipRecruiter; South Molton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Quality Engineer to enhance product quality and compliance. In this dynamic role, you will execute the Strategic Quality Plan, ensuring that products meet industry standards and customer requirements. You will engage in continuous improvement activities, utilizing methodologies like Six Sigma and 8D. This position offers a competitive compensation package and the chance to work on challenging projects within a collaborative team environment. Join a fast-growing global company that values internal promotion and offers excellent working conditions.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Contract in a fast-growing global company

Challenging projects in a dynamic collaborative team

Great promotional opportunities

Excellent working environment

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of problem-solving methods and statistical tools.
• Knowledge of quality registration schemes and certification processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality assurance support and lead complaint resolution.
• Develop and implement quality management systems and training programs.
• Analyze data to recommend improvements in quality processes.

Skills

Six Sigma

8D Problem Solving

Root Cause Analysis

Lean Manufacturing Techniques

Statistical Tools

Quality Management Systems

Process Auditing Techniques

Advanced Computer Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft SharePoint

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description: Quality Engineer

South Molton. Our client is a power management company committed to sustainability. We pride ourselves on building a culture that reflects our shared goals, beliefs, and attitudes.

What is the purpose of the Quality Engineer?

This position is responsible for executing the defined Strategic Quality Plan in conjunction with plant leadership. Provides quality assurance support to customers, suppliers, partners, and internal manufacturing cells and participates in continuous improvement activities in targeted areas. Executes the Quality Assurance strategy to ensure product flow consistent with established industry standards, government regulations, and customer requirements.

What will the responsibilities be of the Quality Engineer?

• Provides Quality customer interface and expertise to proactively assure requirements are understood and satisfied, including leading complaint resolution and root cause and corrective action execution.
• Supports the manufacturing area relative to the collection and analysis of quality data providing expertise and ensuring product and process quality requirements are implemented through EQMS Policies and Quality Best Practice deployment.
• Solves technical product/process and business process problems utilizing structured approaches such as 8D, Six Sigma, etc.
• Executes the development, implementation, and improvement of the appropriate Quality Management Systems throughout the operation, providing advanced quality planning support in the development and launch of new products, processes, and services.
• Participates in the auditing of internal Quality Systems and completes part approval documentation to assure that customer requirements are met in new or modified products and processes.
• Develops and analyses statistical data and product/process performance to recommend and implement improvements in targeted areas.
• Contributes to the design and implementation of quality assurance training programs and conducts training in quality-related topics.
• Participates in product development and launch activities including identification of customer expectations, manufacturing and test support, reliability analysis, design reviews, evaluation of test programs, and material testing.
• Provides support in the way of development and evaluation of process capability, process control plans, analysis of out-of-control conditions, and process audits.
• Develops, implements, and audits inspection and test plans, standards and acceptance criteria, and procedures/work instructions.
• Investigates and eliminates causes of quality problems and follows up on corrective actions.
• Participates in the design, procurement, maintenance, and evaluation of gauges, measurement instruments, devices, and test equipment.

What skills and qualifications will the Quality Engineer have?

• Thorough understanding of problem-solving methods, i.e., Six Sigma, 8D, root cause analysis, and the associated statistical tools used to analyze problems, evaluate and complete improvement projects.
• Detailed knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques, i.e., pFMEA, Critical to Quality characteristics, Control plans, etc.
• Detailed knowledge of industry and customer-specific quality registration schemes and certification processes (i.e., ISO9001, EASA Part 21, AS9100, etc.).
• Detailed knowledge of System and process auditing techniques to ensure compliance with defined quality requirements.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Process Variation Reduction (Six Sigma) concepts and tool sets as they relate to process/product variability, and root cause and corrective action determination.
• Knowledge of product and end-user application/specifications, including product testing requirements (design/process interface).
• Advanced computer skills and experience in using database systems and Microsoft packages: Excel, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, etc.

What will the Quality Engineer get in return?

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Contract in a fast-growing global company.
• Challenging projects in a dynamic collaborative team.
• Great promotional opportunities; we encourage internal promotion whenever possible.
• Excellent working environment.