Lead Quality Engineer
Location: Ampthill
Paying: Up to£75,000 (DOE)
Please note that due to the nature of the work, you will need to already hold a high level of UK security clearance.
Responsibilities
- Act as the primary point of contact for all quality issues on the project
- Ensure the project remains compliant with all business and contractual processes and procedures
- Manage non-conformances end-to-end, including facilitating Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) processes
- Review and approve quality documentation to ensure compliance with internal and external standards
- Participate in design reviews, providing quality-focused input and guidance
- Contribute to bids and proposals by advising on quality requirements and considerations
Essential Skills and Experience
- Proven ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks and projects while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Confident communicator, able to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels-from shop floor to senior management-across technical and non-technical audiences
- Strong decision-making skills, with the ability to take ownership and drive issues through to resolution
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly
- Proficient in IT systems, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Experience with SAP Quality Module is desirable but not essential
- Demonstrated experience in root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA/RCCA) is essential
- Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (e.g. ISO standards) is advantageous
Desired Skills
- A background in Materials, CNC Manufacturing & Machining, or low-volume, high-value manufacturing & production, would help, but isn't strictly necessary to successful application
- Knowledge of how to read CAD Drawings and Data
- Stakeholder management skills
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