Quality Engineer

Job Title: Quality Engineer Job Location: Crewe, Cheshire Hourly Rate: £19.68 PAYE / £25.02 Umbrella Shifts: 08:00am -16.30pm Mon-Thurs (Flexibility to work shifts) 08:00am - 12.15pm Start Date: ASAP Client Summary: Our client is a global leader in Rolling Stock vehicle manufacturing, service and maintenance Position Summary: - Assess planning methods after introduction, make recommendations and implement improvements to affect quality improvements, cost reductions, and improve operating efficiency. - Undertake manufacture feasibility analysis (DFA/DFM) and PFMEA on new and existing products; Develop Standard Operating work instructions and Route Cards in partnership with other members of the Technical Support team. Floor: - Develop specifications in partnership with outside tooling/equipment/material manufacturers and make recommendations for procurement. - Co-ordinate the receipt, response and monitoring of concerns raised at the customer. - Ensuring containment action is taken and root cause analysis and permanent long term actions are implemented. - Carry out technical investigations into performance, equipment design, planning methods, layout proposals, labour requirements, equipment capability to maintain quality and cost. - Provide technical support to production staff. Person Profile/Experience: - Strong experience in a quality/manufacturing environment, ideally in a similar role. - Strong understanding and knowledge of advanced product quality planning (APQP). - Good knowledge of problem solving tools and product specification. - Strong background in Practical Problem Solving and Route Cause Analysis. - Previous experience in coordination small teams. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Qualifications: - Degree qualified or apprenticeship to HNC level supported by strong practical experience. Contact Information: Email: (url removed) Phone: (phone number removed) PLEASE NOTE ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A DRUGS AND ALCOHOL TEST BEFORE BEING OFFERED A POSITION