Senior Quality Engineer

Lumentum; Towcester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Quality Assurance professional to enhance their wafer fabrication processes. In this role, you will be responsible for implementing and maintaining a robust Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with ISO standards. You will conduct audits, drive process improvements, and provide training to ensure that quality objectives are met across all departments. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact product quality and operational excellence. If you are passionate about quality and thrive in a collaborative setting, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5-7 Jahre Erfahrung in Qualitätsmanagement oder QMS-Rolle.
• Bachelor-Abschluss in Ingenieurwesen oder Qualitätsmanagement erforderlich.

Responsibilities

• Entwicklung und Pflege des Qualitätsmanagementsystems (QMS).
• Durchführung interner Audits und Unterstützung bei externen Audits.

Skills

Qualitätsmanagementsysteme

ISO 9001

IATF 16949

Interne Audits

CAPA-Prinzipien

Six Sigma

Lean

MS Office

Problem-Lösungsfähigkeiten

Dokumentationsfähigkeiten

Education

Bachelor-Abschluss in Ingenieurwesen

Zertifizierter Qualitätsprüfer

Zertifizierter Qualitätsingenieur (CQE)

Tools

Oracle

Agile

PROMIS

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

SUMMARY OF JOB FUNCTION:

Required to perform quality assurance activities for the Wafer fabrication development and manufacturing teams. The site develops and manufactures Indium Phosphide wafers, processing them through to individual chips.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• QMS Implementation and Maintenance:
  • Develop, implement, and maintain the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with ISO 9001 and TL9000.
  • Manage and oversee all aspects of the QMS, ensuring it is effectively integrated across all departments and functions.
  • Ensure the QMS documentation is up-to-date and accessible.
• Compliance and Auditing:
  • Conduct internal audits to assess compliance with QMS procedures, identify non-conformities, and initiate corrective and preventive actions.
  • Support external audits and ensure timely resolution of any audit findings.
• Process Improvement:
  • Continuously assess the effectiveness of the QMS and implement improvements to optimize processes.
  • Work cross-functionally to ensure all departments follow established quality standards and practices.
  • Analyse quality performance metrics and identify areas for improvement.
  • Facilitate PFMEAs.
• Training and Support:
  • Provide QMS training to staff and ensure proper understanding of quality requirements, procedures, and best practices.
  • Support teams in implementing QMS changes and improvements.
  • Act as a liaison between various departments, ensuring quality objectives are aligned across the organization.
• Documentation Control and Reporting:
  • Manage and control all quality-related documentation, ensuring it is accurate, secure, and compliant with regulations.
  • Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) for QMS performance and quality initiatives.
  • Prepare detailed reports for senior management on quality trends, audits, and improvement initiatives.
• Problem Solving:
  • Support internal 8D process and coordinate 8D meetings.
  • Address customer complaints or concerns.

Qualifications:

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.
• Certifications (Preferred):
  • Certified Quality Auditor, Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), or other relevant certifications.
  • Core Tools (FMEA, SPC, MSA).
  • VDA 6.3.
• Experience:
  • Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in a quality management or QMS role, preferably within a manufacturing or production environment.
  • Previous experience of working within a cleanroom environment (Preferred).
  • Previous working experience with Oracle, Agile or PROMIS (or similar systems).
• Skills:
  • Strong understanding of quality management systems, particularly ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or equivalent standards.
  • Experience in conducting internal audits, managing non-conformities, and applying CAPA principles.
  • Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma, Lean, or Kaizen.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to assess processes and drive change.
  • MS Office – Inc. Word, Excel, Email and PowerPoint.
  • Calibration Experience (Preferred).

PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to integrate quickly into an existing team, and able to demonstrate having strong inter-personal communication skills.
• Target orientated.
• Capable to work independently on given tasks.
• Due to rural location of the site and not being served by public transport – own transportation is essential.