Location
: On-site at Ulverston, Cumbria
Hours
: 37 hours per week worked Monday-Friday. Hours negotiable from a minimum of 30 hours will be considered.
Benefits
: External and in-house training courses available, flexible working arrangements including lunchtime finish on Fridays, holiday buyback option, profit share scheme, free parking, cycle to work scheme, bike storage and shower facilities.
Forge is looking for a practical Senior Product Quality Engineer who can manage its robust and established Product Quality Control operations on a day-to-day basis, drive continuous improvement, liaise with customers and suppliers, and contribute proactively to Product Quality from design through partner manufacture and beyond. This is an exciting opportunity within the green economy working for a people-orientated, pioneering LED company
Key Responsibilities
* Manage the manufacturing quality of optoelectronic LED products, LED assemblies & LED components as well as related goods
* Administer and operate the company's quality case management system, ensuring accurate record keeping and clear communication to internal and external stakeholders
* Manage incoming and outgoing goods inspections, supported by a Quality and Test Technician
* Act as the primary customer liaison/contact for quality-related matters
* Supplier quality monitoring, analysis, evaluation & development
* Lead failure analysis investigations, establish route cause and implement corrective actions
* Lead the company's Quality Management System to the requirements of ISO 9001:2015
* Some auditing of suppliers and customers.
Qualifications
* A degree or HND in a relevant Science or Engineering discipline or equivalent
* IPC610 practitioner qualification desirable but not essential
Skills/Experience
* Experience of working with mechanical and electrical products with good knowledge of 3D CAD
* Experience of electronic & optical metrology is an advantage though in-house training is available
* Experience of working in a manufacturing environment desirable
* Experience of ISO 9001 Quality Management System preferred
* Knowledge, understanding and practical experience of statistical quality control techniques & methods
* Good communication skills, able to deal effectively with customers and suppliers
* A problem solver, who is self-motivated with a 'can-do' attitude and a good eye for detail
* Good organisational skills, able to work to tight deadlines.
Why Work for Us?
Forge is really good at designing and making a huge variety of cutting edge LED products, a previous Queen's Award Winner for outstanding innovation, and very handily located in Ulverston, on the edge of the stunning Lake District. We are committed to quality control and are accredited to ISO 9001:2015 and 14001:2015. As an SME, we can give you plenty of variety, interesting challenges, and training. Be a part of the green economy with us
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To Apply
We are looking to recruit as soon as possible. Please send your CV together with a covering letter to explaining why you think you are just the person for this role.
Forge reserves the right to close the vacancy at any time, if it is deemed that there have been enough applications received. Please note that we carry out checks to confirm the validity of qualifications and information included in CVs and covering letters.