Quality Engineer

Teledyne Qioptiq; St Asaph; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Qioptiq is seeking a Quality Engineer to support control of processes and quality management in alignment with procedures and the Quality Manual.

You will lead root cause analysis and corrective actions, drive continuous improvement with Process Engineers and ensure conformance through internal audits and AS9100D standards.

Qualifications

• HNC level education or equivalent in engineering.
• Knowledge of AS9100 quality requirements.
• Experience in a precision manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of metrology (optical/mechanical) and problem solving.
• Strong IT skills and report generation.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet objectives.
• Familiarity with QA management systems desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure activities are conducted in accordance with company procedures.
• Develop procedures to accommodate a changing environment.
• Support continuous improvement with Process Engineers.
• Lead Root Cause and Corrective Actions via 8D, A3.
• Support fast responses using Fishbone, 3 Why techniques.
• Manage department MRB process and report key issues.
• Control Nonconformities and provide guidance for corrective actions.
• Publish Right First Time data and direct improvements.
• Liaise with all areas of the business, suppliers and customers on quality issues.
• Conduct layered process audits and AS9100D internal audits.
• Attend business/product reviews to address customer requirements.
• Build effective working relationships internally and externally.
• Verify processes to AS9102 (FAI) / AS9145 (PPAP) or equivalent.
• Risk mitigation and analysis (FMEA – PFMEA/DFMEA).

Skills

AS9100 knowledge

Metrology

Problem solving

QA experience

Auditing

Effective communication

MS Office

Education

HNC in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Be visionary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

The successful candidate will provide support and direction in the control of processes and quality management, in accordance with both the departmental operating procedures and company Quality Manual.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring that all activities are conducted in accordance with company operating procedures.


• Providing guidance in the development of procedures to accommodate a changing environment.


• Supporting Operations in achieving an environment of continuous improvement through identifying best practice and championing changes working closely with Process Engineers.


• Leading Quality Root Cause and Corrective actions through Quality methods such as 8D, A3.


• Providing a supporting role for the completion of Fast responses using Fishbone, 3 legged 5 Why.


• Managing department MRB process and reporting of key issues, late MRB tickets.


• Management of the Nonconformities related to the responsible area and providing support and guidance to employees on effective corrective actions.


• Producing Right First Time data. Publishing results and utilising them to direct efforts/focus.


• Liaising with all areas of the business, at all levels, together with suppliers and customers in resolving product quality related issues.


• Conducting layered process audits and where applicable AS9100D internal audits in order to demonstrate compliance with procedures, processes and other requirements.


• Attending the various business/product reviews to ensure the business is addressing all aspects of the requirement to the satisfaction of the customer.


• Building effective working relationships internally and externally.


• Verification processes to AS9102 (FAI) AS9145 (PPAP) or similar.


• Risk mitigation and analysis (FMEA – PFMEA/DFMEA).

Personal Specification

• A high standard of formal education (preferably to HNC level or equivalent).


• Knowledge of AS9100 quality requirements.


• A time served background in an engineering discipline.


• An understanding of metrology (optical/mechanical), and problem solving tools / techniques.


• Fully competent in the use of PC’s (Microsoft Office Applications) as detailed technical report generation will be required.


• Excellent communication skills, a methodical approach to working, and proven attention to detail.


• Proven ability to work under pressure to achieve demanding objectives.


• Quality Assurance experience within a precision manufacturing environment.


• An extensive knowledge of Qioptiq products and processes, together with an understanding of the Qioptiq Management System (considered desirable, but not essential).


• Familiarity with auditing techniques, although training will be given if required.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.