Quality Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Worcester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Quality Engineer to enhance quality management and process improvement in the automotive or aerospace sectors. This role involves ensuring compliance with specifications, conducting audits, and implementing effective countermeasures. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quality standards, particularly ISO 9001, and proficiency in measuring equipment. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact product quality and operational efficiency. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment that values innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality management within automotive/aerospace.
• Ability to conduct system audits and manage CMM reports.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with initial drawings and specifications.
• Conduct audits and manage quality reports as directed.

Skills

ISO 9001 standards

PPAP process

Measuring equipment proficiency

Root-cause analysis

Lean/Six Sigma

Tools

CMMs

Micrometers

Vernier calipers

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a Quality Engineer to join our team. The role involves various responsibilities related to quality management and process improvement in the automotive or aerospace industry.

1. Ensure initial drawings and specifications are completed, recorded, and passed off appropriately.
2. Complete certificates of conformity and submit them to clients.
3. Prepare and analyze 8Ds, SCARs, perform root-cause analysis, and 5Ys when necessary.
4. Suggest and implement appropriate countermeasures (e.g., Poke Yoke).
5. Gather information, complete, and submit PPAPs (including APQPs, PFMEAs) for approval.
6. Conduct system audits according to the schedule matrix.
7. Manage and execute CMM report requests from customers and management as directed.
8. Propose and implement cost-saving and scrap reduction ideas as directed.

Your Skills and Experience - Quality Engineer

• Experience in a similar role within the automotive or aerospace industry.
• Essential: experience with ISO 9001 standards.
• Ability to contribute to the PPAP process.
• Proficiency with measuring equipment such as micrometers, vernier calipers, and CMMs.

Desirable (but not essential) - Quality Engineer

• Experience in plastic injection moulding.
• Lean/Six Sigma certification or experience is advantageous.
• Internal Auditor qualifications and experience are advantageous.

All successful applicants will be contacted within 2 days of application.