Quality Engineer
Salary dependent on experience
Monday to Friday – 40 hours per week
Bradford BD12 West Yorkshire – must live within a commutable distance to Bradford
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Quality Manager the Quality Engineer will manage and improve the performance of the site production and quality system by supporting the Quality Manager in accordance with the annual Operations and Quality objectives, goals, strategies & measures (OGSM).
Task & Accountabilities
Ensure compliance with all Safety, Health and Environmental procedures. Ensuring that all company HS&E policies and procedures are personally adhered to taking a ‘no walk past’ approach.
Quality Management Systems
Support the Quality Manager in developing and maintaining the QMS system in line with ISO9001, including training out across the shop floor
Conduct Internal Management Audits
Support third party and customer audits
Create and maintain department SOP’s
Deputise for the Quality Manager in the role of site document controller and reporting of KPI’s
Supplier & Customer Quality
Handle customer complaints using disciplined problem-solving techniques such as 8D
Act as customer contact for timely complaint response
Clearly understand internal / external customer quality requirements, including inspection and test certification, and develop suitable value driven metrics to verify performance improvements.
Monitor supplied product quality and raise customer complaints where necessary
Conduct contract review of incoming orders, ensuring customer requirements are clearly understood
Operational Quality
Create control plans and FMEAs for site production processes
Carry out layered process audits and process confirmations
Use the SAP ERP system to manage product quality status and inspection data
Coach & Develop the Quality Technicians with their role on quality, inspection and process control activities
Carry out full analysis and ability to facilitate the resolution of Quality problems through the wider cross functional team involvement via suitable tools such as 8D problem solving and lean six sigma methodologies as appropriate.
Calibration
Manage measurement devices of calibration including maintenance, archiving records and execution of the device plan.
Planning & Organising
Plan Quality activities in accordance with overall priorities as identified and communicated by the Plant & Quality Manager (as per above).
Internal & External Relationships
Bradford Plant Management team members
UK Quality representatives at other sites
Global Quality team members (in UK & outside)
External customer representatives
Internal & External auditors / inspection bodies
A methodical, proactive and detailed oriented Quality Engineer who is a strong decision maker. A collaborative team player who has the ability to also work independently. Committed to continuous improvement and professional development.
The ability to analyse and interpret data along with coaching all to create a culture that understands and embodies quality.
Experience – Need to Know
Essential
Proven experience of working in a quality engineering or quality assurance role within the manufacturing or engineering environment
Experience of quality management systems preferably ISO 9001
Practical experience with root cause analysis, problem solving techniques and continuous improvement processes
Experience in conducting internal and supplier audits
Background in data analysis, process capabilities etc
Desirable
Degree qualified in engineering
Formal professional qualification in a Quality discipline.
Metal material knowledge.
Qualification in Metallurgy
Knowledge & Skills - Need to be able to
Essential
Strong proven ability of quality tools and methodologies (e.g. FMEA, 8D etc)
Excellent analytical and investigative skills with attention to detail
Competent in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications
Proficient in using quality and manufacturing software (e.g. SAP)
Effective verbal and written communication skills for liaising with internal teams, suppliers and customers
Strong organisation and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Desirable
Practiced six sigma or equivalent.
Presentation & report writing (verbal and written
Working in wire industry or similar
INDHS
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