Job Description

Quality Engineer
Stanley, County Durham
Full time, Day Shifts
07:30-16:30 Monday to Thursday, 07:30-12:30 Friday
\xc2\xa335,000 - \xc2\xa342,000 DOE

We are working with a leading machining and fabrication business based in Durham who have an opportunity for a Quality Engineer with an immediate start for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Manage all quality-related issues within the manufacturing team
• Identify root cause and investigate permanent corrective actions for product quality issues
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to resolve quality issues that arise
• Carry out product and process auditing
• Ensure control plans and associated documentation are implemented and maintained
• Monitor and report on quality-related key performance indicators
• Stop production in the event of manufacture of unacceptable goods/processes
• Ensure compliance and assist with adherence to the Quality Management system (ISO9001)
• Promoting and upholding company performance standards and policies.
• Maintaining proactive, dynamic, and effective communication with customers.
• Quality management, a pro-active approach to quality using data and Root Cause Analysis
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities
• Quality control of work by appropriate reviews
• Plan projects or sub tasks so they may be tracked and presented
• Attend various meetings and action/communicate instructions
• Independently determine approach and assigned task
• Supporting the Quality Inspectors with inspection activities.

Skills

• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to meet and talk with customers and potential clients
• Ability to maintain a high-performance to operate efficiently
• Possess the ability to think laterally and act through reasoned decision making
• Possess the ability to work under tight timescales and pressure whilst maintaining quality
• Ability to implement and manage change in the business
• Possess the willingness to learn, improve and adapt
• Team working skills

Experience

• Ideally educated to HNC/HND/Degree level in Mechanical Engineering
• And/or relevant professional institute qualification
• Possess a broad background in APQP processes / manufacturing
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes ideally within fabrication and machining
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical engineering & technical drawings
• Have a working understanding of procurement & ERP
• Work independently
• Audit Trained
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge
• Knowledge of ISO9001, ISO14001 & ISO45001

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