Job Title | Quality Engineer
Location | Headquarters – Banbridge, Co Down
Hours | 40.5 hours per week. 7:30 am to 5.00pm Mon to Thurs & 07:30 to 3.00pm Friday
Salary | Competitive depending on experience
Responsible to | (Manufacturing & Assembly) Quality Control Manager
The opportunity has arisen to join an industry leader in UK’s Building Services sector. Alternative Heat design, develop and deliver a wide range of offsite-prefabricated, innovative, and sustainable building service solutions throughout the UK and Europe.
We specialise in the design, supply, and installation of a wide range of prefabricated energy solutions, typically built in NI and shipped throughout the UK and Europe. We also offer turnkey design, build, and operate solutions for commercial energy centres and large-scale district heating solutions and have experience with successfully procuring and delivering many similar packages to a wide range of public bodies throughout UK and Europe.
Overview
We are seeking a skilled and detail oriented Quality Engineer to join our Quality Control team. The successful candidate will play a central and specialised role. They will ensure that all measurement and testing equipment is accurate and reliable through a rigorous calibration programme and that any nonconformities (or deviations) are identified, documented and resolved efficiently and effectively.
Key Responsibilities
Calibration management
Maintain and manage the calibration schedule to ensure accuracy and compliance
Keep detailed and up to date records of calibration activities for audit and traceability purposes
Nonconformity reporting and corrective actions
Manage internal and external nonconformities, including root cause analysis, corrective action identification and reporting
Track, log and resolve externally provided processes, products and services and client issues
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address systemic issues and prevent recurrence
Continual improvement
Analyse data to identify trends and implement process improvements
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate quality standards into all relevant processes.
Documentation and Training
Prepare and maintain detailed reports on calibration activities and nonconformity investigations
Ensure all related records are complete and stored correctly
Conduct relevant training and development, as required
Promote AH’s quality culture/programme
Quality metrics and reporting
Prepare and present reports on quality metrics, defect rates and corrective action effectiveness to management
Compliance and standards
Ensure compliance with the Alternative Heat – Integrated Management System (AH-IMS), internal quality standards, regulatory requirements and client-specific requirements
Stay informed about industry regulations and standards, ensuring that processes comply with relevant requirements
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
The Person
Proven experience in quality engineering, particularly in calibration and nonconformity reporting
Strong attention to detail and analytical skills for root cause analysis and problem resolution
Familiarity with quality management systems (e.g. ISO 9001, IATF 16949 etc) and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g. Six Sigma, Lean etc)
Familiarity with other management systems (e.g. ISO 45001, ISO 14001 etc)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
Strong knowledge of root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Quality Assurance, Engineering) or equivalent experience
Experience in calibration management and nonconformity reporting
Experience with quality management systems and tools.
Training in ISO standards (e.g. ISO 9001 etc)
Certification as an ISO Lead Auditor (ISO 9001) is advantageous
For more information contact Jamie Hunter - Talent Acquisition Specialist on jamiehunter@alternativeheat.co.uk.