Quality Engineer

Omega; Swindon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sr Quality Engineer to enhance quality and product development processes. In this role, you will lead process improvement initiatives, conduct audits, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. You will collaborate with design and production teams to mitigate risks and improve customer satisfaction. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on continuous improvement and quality excellence. If you are passionate about quality engineering and have a track record of implementing effective solutions, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years in Quality Engineering or Manufacturing environment required.
• Proven record in CI / Kaizen and Lean principles essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage process improvement activities and ensure robust quality documentation.
• Conduct supplier audits and drive improvements in processes and materials.

Skills

Problem-Solving Techniques

Process Improvement

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Quality Engineering

Education

Quality Engineering Degree

Tools

FMEA

Control Plans

KPI Metrics

Job description

Sr Quality Engineer

Location: Melksham

Contract: Permanent

We are recruiting for a Quality Engineer to join a provider of design, development, testing, and manufacture of integrated protective systems. As a Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for managing quality and product development, helping improve and develop processes, and implementing changes to make processes robust and improve customer experience.

Role Requirements – Sr Quality Engineer

• Manage and drive process improvement/CI activities (Kaizen).
• Review and audit processes and controls to identify areas for improvement, implement updates, and ensure processes are robust through Quality documentation controls (Best practice, SOP’s/Control Plans, etc).
• Assist in collating all current safety, quality, and rate issues to ensure our process and design teams reduce or eliminate risks through FMEA’s/Control Plan creation and support these activities.
• Monitor and collate KPI metrics and OKR data and act accordingly for CI within the value stream.
• Co-ordinate the build of pre-production parts with the planning and production teams.
• Carry out specific projects as requested, and actively promote and run Kaizens.
• Manage the customer experience regarding quality concerns and problem-solving (CAPA).
• Fulfil operational requirements as set out by the Value Stream and Quality Manager.
• Ensure that all work undertaken complies with Health & Safety.
• Conduct supplier audits and drive supplier improvements, process, component, and material opportunities.
• Support APQP/NPI projects and activities using lean manufacturing best practices.

The ideal candidate for the Sr Quality Engineer role would have:

• Computer literate.
• Six sigma yellow belt or above.
• Trained in and proficient in disciplined problem-solving techniques.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing.
• CI practitioner.
• Quality engineering degree (desired).
• Experience conducting PPAP submissions.
• Ability to ensure the change control process is utilized and managed effectively.
• Minimum 2-3 years in a Quality Engineering or Manufacturing environment.
• Proven record in CI / Kaizen and Lean principles.