Quality Engineer

JCB; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in the UK seeks an experienced Quality Engineer. In this role, you will support quality engineering disciplines, enhance standards, and ensure compliance with health and safety procedures. Applicants should be enthusiastic about driving continuous improvement and possess strong problem-solving skills. You will enjoy benefits like competitive salary, 33 days of holiday, and access to several employee care facilities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

33 days' holiday

Onsite gym

In-house doctor

Cycle to Work Scheme

Access to JCB Rewards Hub

Qualifications

• Proven ability to work in a team and cross-functionally.
• Strong decision-making skills.
• High-level drawing and measurement understanding.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and enforce HSE procedures and policies.
• Maintain documentation to support Quality & Safety.
• Coordinate concern resolution and improvement activities.

Skills

Health, safety, and quality focus

Continuous improvement mindset

Good communication skills

IT systems knowledge

Problem-solving tools understanding (8D, 4C)

Job description

The Opportunity - Quality Engineer

An experienced Quality Engineer to join the team, supporting the business's requirements in Power Products. This is a great chance for individuals looking to grow their potential within JCB in a fast-paced and impactful environment. In this role, you'll support core quality engineering disciplines and contribute to maintaining and improving standards across Power Products. Reporting directly to the Quality Group Leader, you'll be part of a collaborative team focused on driving excellence.

What does this role involve day to day?

• You'll be key in communication and awareness of HSE procedures and policies (Inc. STOP, CALL, WAIT)
• You'll champion compliance with OHS & ISO audits - understanding requirements
• You'll be responsible for raising Near Misses
• You'll maintain documentation to support Quality & Safety
• You'll lead and support team members and other teams as required.
• You'll be responsible for coordinating concern resolution and improvement activities.
• You'll monitor and drive improvements on internal DPU for KPI's and External KPI's

This will be suited to you if...

• Health, safety and Quality holds high importance to you, and you demonstrate this at all times
• You're enthusiastic about driving continuous improvement
• You have a good working knowledge of IT systems and processes
• You have the ability to work in a team as well as cross functionally.
• You have a calm level-headed approach
• You're possess good decision-making skills
• You're a good communicator, communicating both written and verbally
• You have high level drawing and measurement understanding as well as technical understanding of products/processes.
• You have a high-level understanding of problem-solving tools. (8D,4C etc.)

What happens next?

Ordinarily, our Resourcing Team reviews and shortlists CVs. If shortlisted, you'll speak to one of our Recruiters to discuss the role further. Our interview process usually consists of an initial team’s interview followed by an in-person interview. We'll keep in touch throughout the process but if you have any questions, please get in touch at [e-mail]

What’s in it for you?

This is your chance to join a company that values expertise not only in rewards but also in real employee care. At JCB you don't just get a competitive salary, 33 days' holiday and access to our company pension-you can also use our onsite gym, in-house doctor, dentist and visiting optician. We have an ULEV car scheme available for our employees too. Then there's the JCB Rewards Hub, which gives you discounts with high street retailers. Feel like biking to work? There's our Cycle to Work Scheme.

We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

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