WEGTech
Quality Engineer
Job Location
Penn Fields, United Kingdom
Job Description
Quality Engineer (Electromechanical Devices)
We are currently working with an innovative fast growing technology company, who are associated with Industry 4.0 in developing and providing a variety of safety tech solutions for a global blue-chip customer base.
As a company they have doubled in size over the last five years, growing their presence in international markets, such as USA, Europe and APAC.
Quality Engineer Duties:
Reporting to the Lead Quality Engineer within the organisation’s customer support division, the Quality Engineer will design, develop, inspect and improve the quality standards of operational processes and manufacturing outputs supporting all customers quality related needs. They will use their knowledge of quality control systems and troubleshooting skills to implement appropriate quality measures, meet quality specifications and comply with safety regulations.
Key Responsibilities
* Overseeing customer cases to ensure action is taken within the allocated time frame, ensuring that issues are resolved through recognised problem-solving techniques.
* Be the first point of contact when Quality Assistance is required in dealing with manufacturing, supply chain and customer related issues.
* Maintain all quality specification documentation within the quality system, including the creation and maintenance of technical specifications, work instructions, procedures, and other documentation where necessary.
* Provide guidance, review, and support on improvements to production and process controls, including handling of nonconformities through ICAR and 8D processes.
* Ensure that Root Cause Analysis is being conducted in a timely manner and to provide support to the rest of the team as required.
* Conduct internal audits in-line with the requirements of the Internal audit schedule. Support the Quality Manager in audit follow-up through to closure of any minor/major NCRs raised during the audit.
* Review in-process and final product specifications to evaluate and set quality requirements.
* Participate in devising and implementing methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating raw materials, components and finished products.
* Provide knowledge on advanced techniques to ensure that assurance is designed into products and processes, including Design/Process FMEA, Statistical Process Control, Gauge R&R Studies, and Lean Six Sigma.
* Perform analysis of production and process data to identify trends and recommend improvements to processes and procedures to reduce and control manufacturing process defects, identify key process indicators KPIs.
* Provide guidance on the development of verification and validation plans, test and sampling methods, sample size determination and acceptance criteria.
* Monitor and reduce internal scrap and rework, report KPIs monthly and as required.
* Provide quality perspective in support of design control and change control activities, including Stage Gate reviews.
* Lead and/or participate in cross-functional teams to support new product development, quality improvement, and cost savings projects.
* Ability to set priorities and effectively manage time to manage multiple activities and responsibilities. Responsibility for ensuring the completion of routine maintenance of internal calibration for equipment and the update of the calibration database in-line with equipment and customer requirements/recommendations.
Qualifications & Experience
An ideal candidate will have at least 3 years’ experience in a similar quality role within a manufacturing environment.
Qualified Internal Auditor – ISO 9001:2015
Degree/HNC/HND or NVQ Level 4 Qualified Mechanical Engineering desirable.
Lean Six Sigma, 8-D problem solving, Kaizen, 5-WHY, Fishbone experience
Experienced in using ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Suite. Salesforce experience would be advantageous.
Metrology and CMM experience preferred but not essential.
This position will be supported with relevant product and systems training, with great opportunities to gain experience in new technologies, and take on more responsibility that will lead to career development and future promotions.
WEG Tech is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this vacancy
Location: Penn Fields, GB
Posted Date: 11/26/2024
We are currently working with an innovative fast growing technology company, who are associated with Industry 4.0 in developing and providing a variety of safety tech solutions for a global blue-chip customer base.
As a company they have doubled in size over the last five years, growing their presence in international markets, such as USA, Europe and APAC.
Quality Engineer Duties:
Reporting to the Lead Quality Engineer within the organisation’s customer support division, the Quality Engineer will design, develop, inspect and improve the quality standards of operational processes and manufacturing outputs supporting all customers quality related needs. They will use their knowledge of quality control systems and troubleshooting skills to implement appropriate quality measures, meet quality specifications and comply with safety regulations.
Key Responsibilities
* Overseeing customer cases to ensure action is taken within the allocated time frame, ensuring that issues are resolved through recognised problem-solving techniques.
* Be the first point of contact when Quality Assistance is required in dealing with manufacturing, supply chain and customer related issues.
* Maintain all quality specification documentation within the quality system, including the creation and maintenance of technical specifications, work instructions, procedures, and other documentation where necessary.
* Provide guidance, review, and support on improvements to production and process controls, including handling of nonconformities through ICAR and 8D processes.
* Ensure that Root Cause Analysis is being conducted in a timely manner and to provide support to the rest of the team as required.
* Conduct internal audits in-line with the requirements of the Internal audit schedule. Support the Quality Manager in audit follow-up through to closure of any minor/major NCRs raised during the audit.
* Review in-process and final product specifications to evaluate and set quality requirements.
* Participate in devising and implementing methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating raw materials, components and finished products.
* Provide knowledge on advanced techniques to ensure that assurance is designed into products and processes, including Design/Process FMEA, Statistical Process Control, Gauge R&R Studies, and Lean Six Sigma.
* Perform analysis of production and process data to identify trends and recommend improvements to processes and procedures to reduce and control manufacturing process defects, identify key process indicators KPIs.
* Provide guidance on the development of verification and validation plans, test and sampling methods, sample size determination and acceptance criteria.
* Monitor and reduce internal scrap and rework, report KPIs monthly and as required.
* Provide quality perspective in support of design control and change control activities, including Stage Gate reviews.
* Lead and/or participate in cross-functional teams to support new product development, quality improvement, and cost savings projects.
* Ability to set priorities and effectively manage time to manage multiple activities and responsibilities. Responsibility for ensuring the completion of routine maintenance of internal calibration for equipment and the update of the calibration database in-line with equipment and customer requirements/recommendations.
Qualifications & Experience
An ideal candidate will have at least 3 years’ experience in a similar quality role within a manufacturing environment.
Qualified Internal Auditor – ISO 9001:2015
Degree/HNC/HND or NVQ Level 4 Qualified Mechanical Engineering desirable.
Lean Six Sigma, 8-D problem solving, Kaizen, 5-WHY, Fishbone experience
Experienced in using ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Suite. Salesforce experience would be advantageous.
Metrology and CMM experience preferred but not essential.
This position will be supported with relevant product and systems training, with great opportunities to gain experience in new technologies, and take on more responsibility that will lead to career development and future promotions.
WEG Tech is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this vacancy
Location: Penn Fields, GB
Posted Date: 11/26/2024
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