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Senior quality engineer

Plymouth
Schneider Electric North America
Quality engineer
€50,000 a year
Posted: 6 November
Offer description

Management of the Company Integrated Management System and audit programme lead in both internal / external ISO and product-specific audits.

You will play a key role in ensuring product / process issues are promptly investigated and adequate corrective / preventive actions are implemented, e.g. customer complaints, out of specification components, etc. You are also responsible for ensuring that the products produced meet the required quality standards, minimize quality costs and maximize customer satisfaction while maintaining adherence to procedures and processes.

Work on multiple phases or sub‑tasks of projects or entire projects of high complexity, with results impacting on project completion. Work is reviewed at project milestones and/or upon completion by Management.

Work under minimal supervision with cross‑functional project teams to resolve complex quality problems that may have significant impact on the business, e.g. product failures, production downtime, cost saving initiatives, external certification.

The successful candidate will participate in both the design and manufacturing process to ensure that all products represent the maximum quality and reliability attainable.


Responsibilities

* Manage the Company Integrated Management System to the requirements of ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018.
* Host regular external audits to maintain ISO 9001:2015 certification and various product‑specific certification schemes.
* Lead the programme of periodic internal audits for system & process conformance, facilitate the annual audit plan and manage audit team allocation.
* Report monthly/weekly quality related KPIs, communicating PPM levels & rejections to improve overall performance.
* Lead nonconformance management (internal/external), support/lead 8D activities, analyze and identify trends, and perform root cause analysis for problem resolution.
* Maintain retention of quality records in accordance with the Integrated Management System.
* Provide active involvement in all aspects of product design, process development & validation to support new product introduction.


Profile Character

* Use initiative and judgement to make decisions and solve complex problems.
* Good time management.
* Communicate effectively to colleagues and customers at all levels.
* Motivated and driven to deliver high standards.
* Critical thinker and active listener to work with customers and within cross‑functional teams.
* Able to work autonomously but also as part of a team.


Education & Qualifications

* ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor qualification desirable.
* HND standard or above in Quality and/or Production engineering disciplines.
* MS Office skills – strong Excel an advantage.
* Six Sigma Green Belt or CI qualification an advantage.


Knowledgeable

* ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems.
* Awareness of ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 an advantage.
* Quality / Six Sigma tools: PFMEA, Control Plans, Root Cause Analysis (5Y’s / 8D).
* Health & Safety and Environmental Management Systems, including overall behavioural standards and compliance in the workplace.


Experience

* Relevant experience in a similar role within a high‑volume production environment.
* Experience with electronics, assembly and moulding processes an advantage.
* Experience in manufacturing electronic / SMART (internet‑connected) products an advantage.
* Proven track record of delivering robust permanent corrective actions to prevent re‑occurrence of quality issues.


What we offer you

Competitive salary & Bonus Scheme, 28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays, Holiday Buy & Sell programme, Pension Scheme, Employee Share Ownership Programme, Various Health & Wellbeing Support Options, Gym Flex, Open Talent Market (internal mobility opportunities + access to mentors & projects globally), Shopping & Dining Discounts, Learning Portal and much more.


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Please submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here.

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.

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