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Hitchin
Quality engineer
Posted: 3 June
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Furthermore, here at FFE we value our employees giving them the freedom to be creative and innovative. Having a great team spirt and people that are proud to work for a company that saves lives, our teams see the direct impact of their efforts in the daily operations. Duties and Responsibilities: Product & Process Quality Investigate product non‑conformances using structured methodologies (5‑Why, 8D, Ishikawa), driving robust corrective and preventive actions. Support Material Review Board activities—inspecting, assessing and dispositioning non‑conforming parts and assemblies. Work closely with Production and Engineering to ensure inspection, calibration and verification processes remain capable and compliant. Supplier Quality Management Perform supplier evaluations, audits, and ongoing performance reviews to ensure adherence to specifications, certifications and quality expectations. Lead supplier‑related problem‑solving activities, ensuring timely and effective containment, root‑cause analysis and corrective actions. Monitor supplier KPIs (delivery performance, PPM, right‑first‑time), identify trends and drive targeted improvement initiatives. Compliance & IMS Support Maintain documentation and processes aligned to FFE’s Integrated Management System (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ATEX 80079‑34, CAA Part 21). Conduct internal audits and support external audit readiness across Quality, Engineering, Operations and Supply Chain. Participate in PFMEA, control plan maintenance and risk activities for new products and design changes. Continuous Improvement & Data Insights Analyse quality data (scrap, rework, defects, supplier metrics) to identify risks and opportunities. Drive continuous improvement projects aimed at reducing variability, improving reliability, and enhancing product and process capability. Provide clear, concise reporting to Quality, Engineering and Operations leadership. Skills and Experience: Essential Experience in a quality engineering or supplier quality engineering role within electronics, electro‑mechanical, or safety‑critical manufacturing. Practical experience with supplier quality tools—auditing, inspection methodologies, PPAP‑style reviews, NCR management and supplier corrective actions. Strong problem‑solving capability using recognised quality tools (8D, 5‑Why, PFMEA, SPC). Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances, and test documentation. Knowledge of ISO 9001‑based quality management systems; awareness of ATEX / hazardous‑area products is beneficial. Comfortable working in a hands‑on manufacturing environment and collaborating closely with production and engineering teams. Desirable Experience evaluating suppliers in low‑to‑medium volume, high‑reliability product manufacturing. Familiarity with electro‑optical or fire‑detection products. Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma or structured continuous‑improvement methodologies. FFE Benefits include: 25 days Annual Leave, Company bonus Scheme, Halma Pension plan, BUPA health insurance, Simply Health cash plan, EAP. LI-JS9 FFE If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! Not the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by clicking Introduce Yourself in the top-right corner of the page or create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!

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