Quality Engineer
Bedfordshire
Up to £38,000 per annum
Permanent
Summary:
The Quality Engineer will be responsible for the daily quality control within manufacturing, assembly and despatch departments of the company.
Main responsibilities include:
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Participate in the driving of improvements throughout shopfloor quality throughout the implementation of formal procedures and best practice
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Effectively manage and maintain the sample approval process
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Carry out internal audits and support purchasing with supplier auditing
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Monitoring and supporting performance improvement through data capture and reporting including management review meetings
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Specify shopfloor processes and procedures in collaboration with operational teams
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Liaise closely with Purchasing Team to establish supplier quality performance criteria and to monitor performance
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Ensure compliance with ISO 9001
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Investigate and report non-conformances & customer complaints
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Co-ordinate and control equipment calibration and maintenance
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Conduct quality meetings including the documentation of quality issues and providing relevant feedback
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Identify new processes and equipment to streamline processes and provide cost reduction where possible
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Deliver quality training & materials to all new starters
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Design new / alter existing QMS documents as required
Experience required includes:
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Candidates must have previous experience of working in a Quality Engineer role within the Manufacturing and Assembly sector
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Experience of metalworking processes including punching, brake press/folding, powder coating, welding and assembly would be very advantageous
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Be familiar with the storage, handling and movement of finished metal products, assemblies and components
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Possess excellent time-management and organisational skills
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Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with people at all levels and from variety of backgrounds
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Have a solid understanding and working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
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Be able to analyse complex situations and deliver well-balanced decisions
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Have an excellent use of English both verbally and written
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Be competent in numerical tasks
If you are interested in progressing your career in manufacturing Quality, and would like to join a well-recognised and respected company, then please apply with your up to date CV