Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer Location: DY6 Salary:£30,000 per annum Job Function/Purpose: As a Quality Engineer, your role will be to develop, implement, and continuously improve the companys Quality Management Systems (QMS). You will manage customer, supplier, and internal Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), ensuring swift corrective actions. You will also evaluate, qualify, and continually monitor the performance of new and existing suppliers. Key Responsibilities: 1. Supplier Management: - Evaluate and qualify new suppliers and conduct continuous improvement activities for existing suppliers. - Manage and distribute supplier performance scorecards to ensure ongoing supplier quality. 2. Non-Conformance Management (NCRs): - Handle Supplier, Customer, and Internal NCRs using the 8D Methodology. - Ensure timely acknowledgment and resolution of NCRs, leading corrective actions and improvement plans. - Conduct root cause analysis for all NCRs and produce 8D reports for corrective and preventive actions. 3. Quality Management System Audits: - Manage the internal audit schedule for QMS systems and ensure compliance with procedures. - Carry out both internal and external audits to ensure the effectiveness of QMS. - Preferably, you will have training as a QMS Auditor and an awareness of Six Sigma. 4. KPI & Reporting: - Produce monthly KPI reports to track performance and drive action plans. - Prepare and distribute supplier performance reports to ensure quality standards are met. 5. Problem-Solving & Continuous Improvement: - Lead investigations into root causes for NCRs and customer complaints. - Use basic quality tools and problem-solving processes to develop effective solutions. Preferred Qualifications and Experience: - Minimum of 2 years experience in a quality-related role (Quality Engineer / Quality Technician). - Familiarity with technical drawings and the ability to interpret them. - Experience with fasteners is preferred. - Knowledge of problem-solving techniques, quality tools, and root cause analysis. - Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to work effectively in a team. If you are a Quality Engineer or Quality Technician that is looking for a new opportunity then apply today. Concept Resources has the permission of the client to advertise this position. TPBN1_UKTJ