Manufacturing Quality Engineer Location: Bath/Bristol
Role: Permanent Full time
Reporting to the Head of Quality, this role exists to improve the end-to-end supply chain quality performance of specific assigned suppliers and internal products or services. This includes: the management of supplier concerns; Key Responsibilities – Manufacturing Quality Engineer
~ Devise and own specific elements of the quality improvement road map. Support the implementation and subsequently maintain systems and procedures to ensure continued compliance withAS9100/ISO9001 Quality system and any project specific Quality requirements.
~ Lead the implementation of specific, focused ‘Quality Improvement Programmes to deliver year-on-year QCD improvements, utilising KPI analysis, Pareto, FMEA and other relevant tools and techniques.
~ Record and generate supplier quality performance figures for the review of the Senior Management Team.
~ Supporting the successful implementation and delivery of specific Advanced Production Quality Plans for New Product Introduction.
~ Preparation and submission of specific Quality Approval documentation (FAI and/or PPAP submission) to customers.
~ Working closely with Supply Chain Management, Engineering. Manufacturing and Programme Management on supplier selection for new products and services.
~ Where necessary support off site (UK and overseas) visits and manufacturing activities.
~ Supervise and co-ordinate subcontract Manufacturing Engineering activities.
~ Supervise and co-ordinate Central Inspection priorities and activities.
~ Qualifications & Requirements – Manufacturing Quality Engineer
Minimum HNC/Degree in Engineering or Business-related discipline (or equivalent)
Experience gained in a manufacturing quality or supply chain quality environment, preferable in high volume manufacturing business to set the right standard.
Experience of Quality Improvement programmes, Pareto, PFMEA or similar continuous improvement initiatives to drive quality improvements.
Extensive experience of statistical analysis, process capability and problem resolution tools (8D, 5 Why, 6 Sigma etc) and techniques.
Ability to work at pace in a multi-project environment.
Knowledge and understanding of the challenges of technology development, new product development and new product introduction projects.
Familiarity with multinational projects subject to US ITAR and UK export legislation.
Experience in the use of industrial MRP, MRP –II or ERP tools, ideally Syteline.
What we can offer – Manufacturing Quality Engineer
~ Pension – 5% matched contribution (up to 8% matched)
~ Life Cover
~25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
~ Simply Health cover
~ Company bonus scheme
~ Retail discounts
~ Cycle to work scheme
Candidates who are currently a Quality Engineer, Quality Technician, Quality Inspector or Manufacturing Engineer may be suitable for this position
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