An experienced Quality Engineer who has strong experience within Quality tools like 8D, investigations, FMEA’s PPAP and SPC is required for a large and reputable Manufacturing business based in Plymouth. Our client is able to offer a long term and progressive career within a Multi-National organisation.
Main Duties:
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To actively support the implementation, maintenance, performance and improvements of the quality management system by applying appropriate quality tools and techniques.
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To provide training and support and to overcome barriers to quality improvement.
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To work independently and as a team in conducting quality engineering activities.
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To identify performance trends and potential and actual non-compliance in products and processes through data gathering, analysis, monitoring and auditing.
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To work in line with Quality, Safety & environmental policies, procedures and work instructions.
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Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective ad preventative actions.
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Decision making, Able to stop production, drive containment actions and take corrective or preventative measures, to ensure effective and timely defect management.
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Carry out audits, inspections, measurements and test in a timely and effective manner.
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Propose and implement robust and cost-effective solutions and improvements within Quality.
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Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools within quality engineering.
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Develop relationships within all departments, suppliers and customers.
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Control process control.
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Customer performance monitoring and reporting.
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Process data, trends and issues.
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APQP – Support with NPI Projects.
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Customer PAPP.
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Gather information and report – giving feedback.
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Document control.
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Internal process and system audits.
Education:
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Minimum of BTEC – Ideally a HNC in Engineering/Science
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Experience of Quality Tools (8D, FMEA’s, PPAP and SPC)
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Computer Literate & Excellent communication skills
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Ideally Lean trained
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Experience within a Precision Engineering environment
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Minium of ISO9001 – Ideally 14001 & 45001 Audit experience
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Ideally have working Lean knowledge within Six Sigma