Jackson Hogg are exclusively supporting a specialist engineering business in the Billingham area with a Quality Engineer appointment, reporting into the HSEQ Manager.
The Quality Engineer will be responsible for the following:
* Manage internal and supplier audits in line with ISO 9001:2015 standard.
* Serve as the primary contact for QMS to maintain and improve systems and process.
* Provide quality oversight for the organisation’s operations through regular visits and audits.
* Lead non-conformance and incident investigations, including root cause analysis on specific issues.
* Work with Business Unit managers to ensure continued compliance with quality-related certifications, including ISO 9001:2015.
* Quality Improvement and Training: to maintain internal quality management programs and initiatives.
* Manage the vendor assurance program.
* Support Commercial teams with request for Quality information in Tender responses.
Quality Engineer Requirements
* Educated to degree level or equivalent standard in an engineering or technical discipline [Desirable].
* Certified Lead Auditor by an external body such LRQA [Desirable].
* Understanding of the global oil and gas industry [Desirable].
* Knowledge of hazardous area standard BS EN 80079:34 [Desirable].
* Strong understanding of compliance and quality management standards.
* Experience in quality assurance, and improvement methodologies
* Solutions Driven with excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
* Certified Internal Auditor with demonstrable experience of non-conformance and incident investigation.
* Demonstrable experience of championing quality culture in a business.
* Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment working with key suppliers to ensure quality standards.
* Experience in a highly regulated industry