Joining the Quality team and reporting to the Quality Manager, the Senior Quality Engineer will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of the BMS (Business Management System), and assigning tasks to and supporting the Quality Engineers.
Key Responsibilities
Supporting the maintenance and continual improvement of the BMS to ensure that the requirements of BS EN ISO 9001 and other common defence standards are satisfied.
Administering the internal audit schedule and conducting internal audits to monitor operation and effectiveness of the BMS and to facilitate continual improvement.
Ensuring that appropriate corrective actions, resulting from recorded material and process non-conformances, are implemented and effective.
Development of BMS elements with process-owners including process, procedure & operating instructions.
Customer-facing liaison on Quality issues, participating in regular customer calls and visits to Chess site and working to resolve issues.
Actively participate in design gateway reviews to ensure requirements are being met.
Reviewing customer bids and contracts for Quality requirements and preparation of Quality Plans.
Fault analysis and reports on customer returns.
Planning and executing supplier quality activity in coordination with Purchasing:
Supporting the preparation, review and approval of supplier APQP activity, FAIs, Control Plans etc.
Determine and review incoming Quality Control plans, setting/resetting inspection flags accordingly
Monitoring supplier nonconformances and KPI scorecards and driving improvement
Driving root cause analysis and corrective actions (5/8D) for nonconformances
Managing supplier escalations and containment activities
Planning and conducting on-site supplier audits
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, improve yield, and mitigate supply chain risk
Essential
Skills & Experience
Experienced in the management of a BMS/QMS within a design and manufacturing environment.
Qualified to minimum HNC/HND or relevant equivalent; (Engineering related discipline is highly desirable).
A confident and credible communicator, able to interact plausibly in all settings within the business.
Experienced in managing and conducting audits.
Experienced in "8D" problem solving methodology within an SME and with suppliers, including use of 5-Whys and Ishikawa/Cause and effect diagrams.
Able to create and develop clear and concise BMS/QMS elements including processes, procedures, and workflows.
Desirable
Experience within electro-mechanical defence-based industry applying AQAP2110 and/or AS9100 QMS standards.
Experience in Design Assurance roles.
CQI or IRCA member.
Personal Attributes
Demonstrates our company values of Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence and Courage.
Highly organised and methodical approach, with an eye for detail.
A flexible, conscientious, and diligent attitude.
Excellent communication, interpersonal and written skills.
A resilient and adaptable approach.
Data driven, with strong analytical skills.
Able to work on own initiative and facilitate effective cross functional cooperation.
Work Life Balance
37.5 hour working week
Lunchtime finishes on a Friday
Hybrid / flexible working arrangements
28 days annual leave
Christmas closure
Holiday purchasing scheme
Benefits
Group pension plan – matched contributions up to 5%.
Income protection scheme.
Employee Assistance Programme gives you and your family access to 4 key services including remote GP service, second opinion, mental health pathway service and physiotherapy consultations.
Life assurance policy, including bereavement counselling and probate helpline.
Company shares incentive plan and save as you earn scheme.
Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
Wellbeing initiatives, including access to wellbeing app and the addition of mental health support for all employees. Plus, regular activities across our sites to support and promote wellbeing.
Regular sports and social activities.
Gym membership discounts.
Reward platform (high street discounts, employee benefits, health, and wellbeing offerings).
Recruitment referral bonus scheme.
Excellent learning & development opportunities.
Great working environment with free, onsite car parking across all our locations.
Security Clearance Requirements
Due to the nature of our business, our staff need to be able to obtain UK Security Clearance as a mandated requirement. Therefore, if successful, you will need to provide proof of identity, employment history and right to work in the UK, along with proof of UK residency for at least five years.