Quality Engineer

Kaefer Limited; South Tyneside; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

KAEFER UK & Ireland in Jarrow is seeking a Quality Engineer to oversee QA and QC in Manufacturing and across the supply chain on a permanent basis. You will compile lifetime quality records for delivery to the customer and ensure compliance with client specifications and the KAEFER quality management system.

Responsibilities include monitoring QC in manufacturing and supply chain, supervising document control, investigating non-conformances, and driving continuous improvement with suppliers and

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Quality Assurance and/or Quality Control (current or recently lapsed).
• Experience in Manufacturing and Welding.
• Experience in a highly regulated industry.

Responsibilities

• Monitor Quality Control in Manufacturing and Supply Chain.
• QA surveillance of adherence to specifications and procedures.
• Lead continuous improvement activities to raise performance.
• Liaise with Client QA/QC/Document Control representatives.
• Maintain LTQR records and compile delivery records.
• Superuser for Client document control system.
• Identify, investigate and remedy non-conformances.
• Visit suppliers and monitor supplier performance.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

Manufacturing

Welding

Continuous Improvement

Education

Quality Assurance/Quality Control qualification

Tools

Document control system

Job description

We are looking for a Quality Engineer to join our Fabrication shop in Jarrow on a permanent basis. You'll oversee Quality Assurance and Quality Control in Manufacturing and across the supply chain, along with the compilation of lifetime quality records for delivery to the customer.,

• Monitoring Quality Control in Manufacturing and in Supply Chain (End to End processes)
• Quality Assurance/Surveillance of adherence to Specifications & Procedures
• Establish, maintain, review, improve processes and Records templates to ensure they are fit for purpose and efficient to implement
• Compilation of LTQR records for delivery to the customer
• Review and approval of LTQR records for delivery to the customer
• Ensures delivery in accordance with Client specifications and KAEFER quality management system
• Ensures we have all the correct procedures in place to deliver the works
• Superuser for Client document control system
• Liaise with Client(s) QA/QC/Document Control representatives, attend meetings, and report performance either directly or through operations
• Identify, investigate and remedy non-conformances
• Lead on continuous improvement activities to further the performance of the organisation
• Visit suppliers and monitor supplier performance
• Work closely with colleagues to deliver the overall objectives of the organisation
• Experienced Quality Engineer in a highly regulated industry
• Experienced in Manufacturing and Welding
• Qualifications in Quality Assurance and/or Quality Control (either in date or recently lapsed)
• At KAEFER, our success is built on our values and culture, which create a supportive and inclusive environment where employees can thrive. We prioritise growth and development, with abundant opportunities for advancement and a commitment to promoting from within. Our wide range of job openings, including entry-level positions, allows for the first steps on the ladder to success. We provide ongoing training and development opportunities to support our employees throughout their careers., Why KAEFER UK & Ireland?

Our mission is clear: to be the most reliable and efficient provider of technical industrial services. KAEFER UK & Ireland provides a large and growing range of industries with asset integrity services including access solutions, insulation, surface protection, HVAC fabrication, EC&I and more. We focus on improving energy efficiency and extending asset life cycles. We have twelve operating centres across the UK and Ireland, employing approximately 3,500 highly skilled and experienced people. Our people are our lifeforce and every day they deliver excellence to our customers. KAEFER UK & Ireland is part of the KAEFER Group, a global €2.3 billion business with its headquarters in Bremen, Germany. KAEFER works on more than 5,500 job-sites internationally, with around 33,000 employees. With unrivalled experience and expertise, our teams provide trusted partnerships and tailored support to execute even the most challenging and complex projects for clients. We take pride in being part of a global company, with common values and many diverse and individual voices. You can 'count on us' to make positive contributions in the communities where we live and work.

Our values:

• Reliability
• Ambition
• Team Spirit
• Respect