Quality Engineer in South Molton, Devon

Energy Jobline CVL; South Molton; Presencial; GBP 36.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Life assurance at 3x annual salary.

Free or discounted gym membership.

Mentoring programme

Descripción de la vacante

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking a skilled Quality Engineer for a permanent role in South Molton to support QA across sectors including automotive, aerospace, and general manufacturing. You will ensure compliance with industry standards, government regulations, and customer requirements on site.

You will lead quality improvements, perform data analysis, and drive corrective actions using 8D and Six Sigma while developing inspections, test plans, and SOPs.

Formación

• Experience with ISO9001 and customer-specific quality schemes.
• Proficiency in Six Sigma, 8D, and root cause analysis.
• Understanding of lean techniques such as pFMEA and Control Plans.
• Experience in quality system and process auditing.
• Knowledge of product testing requirements and end-user specifications.
• Ability to lead cross-functional process-improvement teams.
• Advanced skills in Excel, Word, SharePoint, and PowerPoint.

Responsabilidades

• Provide quality customer interface and ensure requirements are understood and met.
• Support manufacturing through data collection and analysis to ensure product and process quality.
• Resolve technical and business process issues using 8D and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Implement and improve Quality Management Systems for new and existing products and processes.
• Participate in internal quality audits and complete part approval documentation.
• Analyse organisational quality metrics and recommend action plans to address gaps.
• Develop and improve inspection and test plans, standards, and procedures.
• Investigate and resolve quality problems, following up on corrective actions.

Conocimientos

ISO9001 knowledge

Six Sigma

8D problem solving

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Problem solving

Herramientas

Excel

Word

SharePoint

PowerPoint

Descripción del empleo

Our client, a leading manufacturer with a strong presence in the automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing sectors, is currently seeking a skilled Quality Engineer to join their team in South Molton. This permanent role involves providing quality assurance support across various sectors, ensuring that industry standards, government regulations, and customer requirements are consistently met.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Quality customer interface and expertise to ensure requirements are understood and met.
• Support manufacturing through data collection and analysis, ensuring product and process quality.
• Resolve technical and business process issues using methodologies such as 8D and Six Sigma.
• Implement and improve Quality Management Systems for new and existing products and processes.
• Participate in internal quality audits and complete part approval documentation.
• Analyse organisational quality metrics and recommend action plans to address gaps.
• Develop and improve inspection and test plans, standards, and procedures/work instructions.
• Investigate and resolve quality problems, following up on corrective actions.

Job Requirements

• Experience with ISO9001 and other relevant industry and customer-specific quality registration schemes.
• Proficiency in problem-solving methods including Six Sigma, 8D, and root cause analysis.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing techniques, such as pFMEA and Control Plans.
• Experience in quality system and process auditing techniques.
• Knowledge of product and end user application/specifications, including product testing requirements.
• Ability to lead cross-functional process improvement teams.
• Advanced computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, SharePoint, and PowerPoint.

Benefits

A supportive company culture committed to , , and sustainability.

• Annual mentoring programme and comprehensive induction support.
• Opportunities for ongoing learning and global career development.
• VPP Bonus Scheme based on individual and plant performance.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Flexible benefits programme and pension scheme.
• Salary Extras providing offers and discounts.
• Life assurance at 3x annual salary.
• Free or discounted gym membership options.