Quality Engineer
Manchester
Circa £45,000
Our client are a market leader in the manufacture, design, and qualification of composite and PU material solutions for the defence, aerospace, health, rail and automotive sectors. They are seeking a Quality engineer to join their growing team at their Manchester manufacturing site.
Responsibilities – Quality Engineer
* Complete the day-today responsibilities of the Quality function in the value stream team to which you are allocated to support.
* Utilise the standardised Quality Engineering tools and processes to ensure that all Quality activities are completed accurately and consistently across the organisation.
* Lead the implementation of effective APQP processes within the value stream team to which you are allocated to support.
* Alongside the Process Engineer, complete the PFMEA and Control plan activities for all production processes.
* Develop, implement and maintain robust process controls which support effective product and process quality.
* Monitor and analyse manufacturing process data, identifying and proposing solutions for quality improvement continuously.
* Work alongside the Manufacturing Engineering team to drive quality performance improvements within the Production process.
* Identify and implement process control measures, including statistical process control (SPC) techniques, to ensure consistent quality and reduce process variation.
* Provide Quality support and troubleshooting expertise to resolve process-related issues and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) through improvements to right-first time performance.
* Perform process capability studies, statistical analysis and data-driven decision-making to drive operational excellence and enable production to meet targets.
* Complete the Quality Engineering responsibilities associated with the introduction of new products and processes, working collaboratively with all functions as needed.
* Support the completion of Lean improvement events and activities from a Quality Engineering perspective.
* Lead the response to Customer Quality Concerns, driving a thorough and comprehensive root cause analysis approach with supporting corrective actions and preventive measures, utilising tools such as 8D, PPS, and DMAIC as appropriate.
* Lead the processing and problem-solving of Production scrap via the effective utilisation of the MRB process.
Qualification/Experience – Quality Engineer
* Significant Quality Engineering experience in a complex AS9100 Rev D or ISO9001 managed manufacturing environment.
* Experienced in the use of standard Quality management methodologies including APQP, PPAP, PSW, FAIR, ISIR, SPC, and Control Plans.
* Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve complex process issues.
* Working knowledge of process safety, risk assessment and compliance with regulatory standards.
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
* Trained AS9100/ISO9001 Auditor.
* Experienced with the use of CMM measuring technology.
Benefits – Quality Engineer
* 23 days annual holiday entitlement + Bank Holidays
* Company Pension
* Life Assurance - 3 x salary
* Great progression opportunities
For more information on this role, please contact Andrew Haddon on 01453 796617 or send a copy of your CV to Andrew.haddon@omegaresource.co.uk
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