JOB – Quality Assurance Engineer
LOCATION - Poole
TERM - Permanent
SALARY- £35,000 - £45,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
A new opportunity has arisen to join a globally recognized precision engineering company. The company is looking for Quality Engineer to join their new and expanding team.
Ideally the Quality Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:
- Experience in conducting internal audits and supplier audits
- Experience in working with problem solving methodologies such as 8D, DMAIC, Ishikawa, 5Why's etc.
- Excellent communicator with experience in presenting to all levels of a business including management and shop-floor employees.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office packages, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Good attention to detail and the ability to be able to manage own time and deliverables effectively.
- A strong desire to progress and succeed.
- Demonstrable positive attitude and ability to work calmly under pressure.
- Good usage and knowledge of ISO14001, ISO45001, ASME ‘N' & ‘NPT', PED, ATEX and Functional Safety would be beneficial but not essential.
- Experience in working with APQP related elements such as PPAP, Control Plans, DFMEA, PFMEA would be beneficial but not essential.
- Mechanical Engineering background would be preferred.
- Knowledge of NDE testing – formal training may be provided if not qualified.
- NDE / PCN Level 2 Qualified would be beneficial but not essential.
The Quality Assurance role will involve:
- Carry out internal audits in accordance with the internal audit plan.
- Be involved in investigations into issues raised by the shop floor ensuring a clear root cause has been identified and effective corrective actions are implemented by using effective problem-solving tools such as 8D, DMAIC, Ishikawa, and 5 Whys.
- Support the Quality department in the ongoing upkeep and maintenance of the Integrated Management System (IMS) to maintain compliance with ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001 and other subscribed requirements.
- Support the Quality Assurance team during customer and regulatory audits and assessments in all aspects of the IMS.
- Create and manage high-value customer documentation packs which require approval by the high-value customer prior to product shipment.
- Carry out continuous improvement activities to reduce the cost of poor quality whilst also supporting the Quality team.
If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up-to-date CV as soon as possible, along with your availability and your salary expectation.