Purpose
: The Quality Assurance Engineer main function is to support the business in areas of QMS compliance. The successful candidate will take ownership of the QMS by leading the internal audit programme, hosting customer and regulatory audits, ultimately ensuring the business remains compliant to industry standards.
Scope:
This role reports directly to the Quality Manager working closely with all business functions.
Job Role
* This role will support the AS9100/AS13100 QMS across the entire business
* Maintenance of all documents, procedures, customer/regulatory standards and specifications that make up the QMS
* Plan and maintain the internal audit programme to ensure adherence to the QMS
* Coordinate and support closure of associated non-conformances
* Host external audits with regulatory bodies and customers. Coordinate and support closure of non-conformances
Associated Responsibilities:
* Promote workspace organisation in accordance with Lean 5S principles and generally help to maintain a high standard of housekeeping throughout the factory
* Maintain a high standard of health and safety based upon safe working practices
* Ensure that all work activities and records comply with Company Policies, Procedures, and Codes of Practice
Professional Requirements and Experience
* Time Served or Degree Educated in a relevant field
or
demonstrating relevant industrial experience
* Demonstrated experience as an internal auditor
* Demonstrated experience performing structure Root Cause and Corrective Action activities
* IT Literate – Microsoft Office Software
* Experience using Ideagen Quality Management software would be advantageous but not essential
Personal Competencies
* Should be confident and competent to host customer and regulatory auditors
* Have the ability to work on own initiative, with willingness to take ownership of tasks and projects
* Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Be highly organised and diligent with good attention to detail
(Note: In addition to these duties, employees are required to carry out such other duties as may be reasonably required)