Quality Engineer
CV2
32,500 - 37,500
Metalis is partnering with a well-established manufacturing company seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Quality Engineer to join their expanding team. This opportunity has arisen due to significant business growth and a robust order book.
Role Overview:
To be the focal point for quality of all products and systems. Provide a hands on approach to production and product issues, identifying key areas for improvement. Lead and successfully conclude Continuous Improvement projects delivering sustainable developments to the business. To uphold a quality culture and ensure the best in class performance to our Internal and External customer base.
Responsibilities:
- Management and development of BS EN ISO 9001:2015 business system
- Ensuring that all systems are maintained so that the requirements of BS EN ISO 9001 are met and, as defined, kept under review, by means of formal and informal audits
- Host and co-ordinate all external auditing bodies and ensure we maintain current certifications
- Carry out internal audits, communicate results, and ensure correct closure of actions within set timescales
- Target inefficiencies quickly using problem solving techniques such as A3 and Root Cause Analysis
- Support and Lead Continuous Improvement projects, driving out waste, reducing downtime and improving OTIFEF delivery to customers.
- Management of non-conformances and interaction with relevant department or suppliers on corrective actions and review actions
- Ownership and improvement of Quality KPI's, and analysis of performance data to identify focus areas for the business
- Support the business improvement strategies across site, providing challenge, facilitation and coaching where required
- Work closely with the Product Development team to ensure a Quality by Design concept
- Ensuring all products are produced within tolerances specified
- Ensure all manufacturing processes are supported by the necessary training, documentation and Quality Controls
Knowledge/Previous Experience:
- Minimum 5 years experience in a quality engineering role
- Experience of working within ISO9001 and ISO14001
- Energy and enthusiasm
- Excellent organisational and planning skills
- The ability to communicate clearly and concisely at all levels
- Analytical thinker with attention to detail
- Strong project management skills, experience of Kaizen and 5's Ownership
- Proven experience of Lean skills and techniques, influencing and engaging others within this function
- Demonstrated experience of quality assurance
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
- High personal standards
- Experience in SME environment
Desirable:
- Knowledge and experience within Building materials sector
- Practical experience in a manufacturing environment
- Minimum of Green belt in six sigma or relevant Lean alternative qualification
Pay/ Hours/ Benefits:
- 39 hours per week
- 7:00-16:00 Monday - Thursday, 7:00-15:00 on Fridays
- BOOST employee savings and wellbeing platform
- 23 days holiday, including bank holidays. Which also increase with service
- Buying Holiday Policy
- Pension Scheme
- Recommend a Friend Policy
- Employee recognition programme
- Cycle to Work
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Wellbeing initiatives
If you are interested in this position we encourage you to click apply with your most recent/up to date CV and a member of our team will give you a call to discuss further.