Overview
Quality Engineer
Onsite-Cheltenham. Salary up to £50k subject to skills & experience, plus a fantastic benefits package including cycle to work, EV leasing, staff discounts and company bonuses.
Designing award-winning products for our market-leading brands – Mira Showers, Rada and Recoup - is our lifeblood. We focus on investment, investing in the best technology and resources available and investing in each and every individual. Put simply, it’s who we are. Whether you arrive at our factories in Cheltenham or Hull, have a visit from a Service Engineer or pick up the phone to our Customer Service team, you’ll instantly see that, no matter our department or location, we all share the same values at Kohler Mira.
From day one you’re part of the Kohler Mira community – a collaborative, forward focused team with a shared pride in our work and commitment to delight our customers, develop innovative products and services and inspire our people. But, to get to where we want to be, we are looking for a Quality Engineer. Find out more below!
Opportunity
As a Quality Engineer you will provide Quality Assurance, Statistical Process Control, support Process Improvement, carry out Root Cause Analysis. You will also use Six Sigma Methodology following the DMAIC process, liaising with NPI, Production and SQA to root cause resolution, both internally and within the supply chain.
Responsibilities
* Fault analysis to determine root cause whether part/rig/process and be key liaison between AME, NPI, Production, Process Quality, SQA and PIT.
* In conjunction with the relevant SQA, take responsibility for all aspects of quality control, management, improvement and reporting. This includes timely communication of issues with the supplier, tooling improvements and return of non-conforming product.
* Assist sample approval activities/system (PPAP) of new or transferred products from submission to production approval.
* Assist with knowledge of production requirements and process considerations for incoming inspection check criteria and complete checks as required.
* Provide quality, engineering, and other expertise to support in cost downs in production and general process improvement activities.
* Attend and support activities of Production Kaizens, Fishbone analysis, Huddle meetings.
* Ensure the timely, effective and efficient application of corrective action processes to permanently resolve quality deficiencies.
* Develop sound product knowledge to act as a responsible Independent & Impartial Internal Quality Expert for all key production lines within both buildings.
* Be a hands-on contributor who spends a large proportion of time on the factory floor working closely with staff and process owners on continual improvement projects.
* Liaise / Collaborate closely with all levels of Operations & stakeholders to maintain a network supporting Production / Quality Strategies.
* Support NPI Manufacturing Engineers to be an integral member of Design & Process FMEA activities driving robust products and production processes with regular feedback / communication.
* Ensure Quality/Control Plans, PPTRs, PFMEAs and associated documentation are implemented effectively and maintained.
* Capture and analyse manufacturing metrics to identify trends, gaps and opportunities for improvement, including realization of those improvements using Six Sigma techniques.
* Support Rework, Scrap and RTS processes to understand quality defects seen and effects on production and supplier.
* Measurement System skills including CMM.
* Operate without need for technical supervision.
* Drive quality communication, to ensure knowledge is shared and recorded.
* Undertake related tasks as requested by Supervisor.
* Undertake assignments requiring travel both within the UK and abroad.
Skills/Requirements
* A relevant mechanical or electro-mechanical HNC or higher qualification, and minimum GCSE level in Maths and English or equivalent qualification.
* Minimum of 5 years experience, ideally completed 4 year engineering apprenticeship.
* Experience of communicating information at all levels across various functions internally & externally: written & verbally, concisely and accurately.
* A tenacious, enthusiastic, results driven individual with excellent time management skills.
* A confident user of Microsoft Office software.
* Must be structured and organised, with an ability to work on their own, within a team.
* Good problem-solving capabilities.
* Current UK driving license.
What we offer
We can offer you a lot in return. We empower each associate to become more at Kohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With a genuine commitment to creating better tomorrows, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.
About Us
In the UK, Kohler Mira Ltd. is made up of three market leading brands: Mira Showers, Rada Controls, and Recoup. Our brands differ in market position but are equal in commitment to design, innovation, and providing a single level of quality regardless of price.
Kohler Mira is committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse associates, consumers, partners, and global communities. As an equal opportunities employer, it is Kohler Mira’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified people in all job classifications without prejudice. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact talentacquisitionuk@kohler.com.
Note for Recruitment Agencies: The Kohler Talent Acquisition team manages current vacancies through direct hiring and referrals where possible. We do work with recruitment agencies, and where we require external support, we will formally release those vacancies to agencies on our Preferred Supplier List. Speculative CVs sent without a specific request will not be accepted.
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