Quality Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Swinton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Quality Engineer, where your expertise in Quality Management Systems and internal auditing will be pivotal. This role offers a chance to work in a collaborative environment, ensuring product quality and compliance while engaging in continuous improvement initiatives. With a commitment to personal development and teamwork, you'll have the opportunity to influence quality across departments. Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and benefits that enhance your work-life balance. Be part of a culture that values every contribution and strives for excellence in high-performance materials.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Enhanced company pension

Company share option scheme

Paid professional development opportunities

Paid time to volunteer

Referral scheme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a QMS environment, preferably ISO 9001.
• Knowledge of QA tools and MS Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop quality management systems under the guidance of the Quality Manager.
• Conduct internal and external supplier audits to ensure compliance.

Skills

Quality Management Systems (QMS)

Corrective Action/Preventive Action (CAPA)

SAP or similar ERP systems

Internal Auditing

Inspection Plans

FMEA methodologies

Engineering Drawings

Metal Machining Techniques

Education

Diploma in Engineering

Material Science

Chemistry

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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At Luxfer MEL Technologies, we are an innovative, technology-driven business where Customer First, Integrity, Accountability, Innovation, Personal Development, and Teamwork are our core values.

Why work for us?

Salary in the region of £34,000 to £40,000, depending on experience. Potential to earn an annual bonus. Flexible working arrangements may be available, to be discussed at interview. 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays. Enhanced company pension. Opportunity to participate in a company share option scheme. Paid professional development opportunities. Paid time to volunteer. Referral scheme. Free parking.

The Role: Quality Engineer

You will start working in the Quality Assurance Department as part of the team managing and developing the quality management systems under the guidance of the Quality Manager.

The role involves activities related to all LMT production units, including Corrective Action/Preventive Action (CAPA), Non-Conformance Management/concessions, product release to specifications, maintaining calibration tools, and Internal Auditing.

You will complete or assign actions and ensure documentation is up to date as directed by the Quality Manager.

Good working knowledge of product release or Quality Management in SAP or similar ERP system is required.

Beneficial skills include knowledge of inspection plans, control plans, and FMEA methodologies.

Preferably, you will have Internal Auditor experience in ISO9001:2015, IATF16949:2016, ISO13485:2015, or EN91000 REV D, and experience in QA Departments.

Experience in reviewing engineering drawings and knowledge of metal machining techniques are highly desirable.

Additional tasks may include maintaining QMS document libraries and working closely with the Operations department.

You may also perform or support audits, ensuring external supplier compliance, with activities tracked in the CAPA database and responsible for their timely close-out.

Daily activities include managing databases, generating reports, and data entry into Microsoft packages.

Main responsibilities:

• Work safely and comply with all HSE requirements.
• Collaborate with Quality, Compliance, and Materials QC Departments.
• Complete activities related to SAP QM, CAPA, Internal Audits, NCP/concessions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Conduct internal and external supplier audits.
• Work with the company's intranet and SharePoint systems.
• Liaise with Quality Managers and third parties regarding quality issues.
• Coordinate with other departments on quality and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned within your competence.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Diploma in Engineering, Operations, Material Science, Chemistry, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in a QMS environment, preferably ISO 9001.
• Knowledge of QA tools and MS Office, especially Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience in industrial or manufacturing settings utilizing QA tools and CAPA methodologies.

This is a permanent position based at our site in Swinton, Greater Manchester, working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with flexibility to meet business needs. The role requires excellent teamwork, accountability, and influencing skills across departments.

The Luxfer Culture: Be Part of Something Bigger

We are committed to teamwork, open communication, and personal development. Our vision is to be the global partner of choice in high-performance magnesium and zirconium materials. We believe everyone can make a difference, and our people are proof of that.

We hire the best talent and provide the best tools for our people to succeed, offering everyone the chance to share in our success.

As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria are offered interviews. If you wish to be considered under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please state this explicitly in your CV and/or cover letter.

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