Quality Engineer

GSA Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the quality engineering sector is seeking a Quality Engineer responsible for testing and measuring products, maintaining quality documentation, and conducting audits. This role requires a strong background in mechanical and electrical testing, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively within an engineering team in High Wycombe. You'll be crucial in ensuring that products meet quality standards and regulatory requirements, and you will participate in continuous improvement initiatives within the manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with CAD and technical drawings is essential.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and Lean methodologies is desirable.
• Familiarity with A3 and 8D problem-solving methodologies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mechanical and electrical inspections of products and components.
• Create and maintain quality documentation including procedures and work instructions.
• Perform internal audits and support the investigation of product failures.

Skills

Metrology

Problem solving

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Effective communication

Education

Mechanical/Electrical/Electronical Engineering Degree

Job description

Quality Engineer, PPC

Role Overview:

The Quality Engineer is responsible to the HSQE Manager for the effective testing and measuring of products, and recording the results of the inspection activities.

The Quality Engineer will assist in the maintenance of the Integrated Management System, and Create and maintain company quality documentation, such as procedures, work instructions, quality alerts and forms.

The Quality Engineer will be highly competent in the mechanical and electrical testing of electromechanical rotating devices with expertise in various precision measuring tools and electrical testing through insulation, electrical noise and voltage drop and also visual detection of surface defects such as nicks, burrs, pits, and scratches.

The role is based in High Wycombe. Off-site visits are not expected but may be required to support activities at customer and supplier sites as required by the business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain excel spreadsheets for supplier rejection, corrective action reporting and customer returns data.
• Support the receipt, recording, investigation and analysis of customer returned products (e.g., RMA's & 8D's).
• Create and maintain company quality documentation, such as procedures, work instructions, quality alerts and forms.
• Investigate instances of product and process failure, conduct effective root cause analysis-implement robust corrective actions with proven problem-solving techniques such as 8D and 5Y.
• Conduct internal quality management system audits and product and process audits.
• Participation in QA project as direct.
• Assist with resolving certification issues with suppliers, stockist, test house, mill in a timely manner.
• Excellent understanding of metrology and testing practices for both mechanical and electrical inspection and testing, with particular application for slip rings desirable.
• Follow inspection standards and sign-off documentation requirements to ensure consistency of the application of measurement and reporting methods for communication to the customers and end users.
• Perform mechanical and electrical inspection and testing of, incoming components, finished products and sub-assemblies throughout the manufacturing process as required.
• Execution of the company 5S policy and relevant health and safety or environmental policies to maintain a safe working environment.
• Support the investigation of concerns, both external and internal, including quarantined parts and customer rejects, ensuring that root cause is adequately identified for counter measure implementation.
• Maintain information relating to departmental and process KPIs to assess ongoing performance.
• Support relevant risk assessments of processes and tasks within the department.

Further Responsibilities and Skills Include:

• The Quality Engineer will be the interface between the manufacturing and testing of Pandect's products and as such requires exceptional interpersonal skills as well as an ability to prioritise workload effectively to meet the demands of the business.
• Able to accurately read interpret and follow CAD / technical drawings
• Effective communication and time management skills.
• Good computer literacy skills (esp. Microsoft Excel and Word).
• Adept at the creation of reports and documentation.
• Mechanical/Electrical/Electronical Engineering Degree
• Experienced in problem solving methodologies (A3, 8D) (desired)
• Knowledge and understanding of ISO 9001:2015. (desired)
• Experienced in Lean methodologies (5S, Visual Management etc.) (desired)
• Confident communicator, fluent in spoken and written English