Quality Engineer

JOB TITLE: Quality Engineer

DEPARTMENT: Quality

LOCATION: Gloucester

HOURS/SHIFTS: 37 Hours: Monday - Friday

REPORTS TO: Production Quality Manager

ROLE SUMMARY

As Quality Engineer, you will primarily be responsible for driving the quality performance of the organisation’s Production operations, focusing on establishing effective quality & process controls which strive for world-class levels of customer quality and reduced waste throughout the manufacturing value stream.

The role will also support the effective implementation of the Business Management system and new products & processes, working with internal stakeholders to standardise methodologies and ensure compliance to documented procedures in the manufacturing facility.

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Complete the day-to-day responsibilities of the Quality function in the Permali Gloucester.

· Lead the response to Customer Quality Concerns, driving a thorough and comprehensive root cause analysis approach with supporting corrective actions and preventive measures, utilising tools such as 8D.

· Lead the processing and problem-solving of Production scrap via the effective utilisation of the MRB process.

· Manage Supplier Quality issues identified within the value stream to which you are allocated to support.

· Support the utilisation of the Business Management system for the Quality function.

· Development and implementation of written procedures and organisational policies for the Quality function.

· Routinely report on Quality KPI’s.

· Support the development and implementation of the annual improvement plan for the Quality function.

· Support the continuous improvement of the Quality function.

· Support the completion of Lean improvement events and activities from a Quality Engineering perspective.

· Perform process capability studies, statistical analysis and data-driven decision-making to drive operational excellence and enable production to meet targets.

· Identify and implement process control measures, including statistical process control (SPC) techniques, to ensure consistent quality and reduce process variation.

· Utilise the standardised Quality & Process Engineering tools and processes to ensure that all Quality activities are completed accurately and consistently across the organisation.

· Lead the implementation of effective APQP processes within the value stream team to which you are allocated to support.

· Develop, implement and maintain robust process controls which support effective product and process quality.

· Monitor and analyse manufacturing process data, identifying and proposing solutions for quality improvement continuously.

· Drive quality performance improvements within the Production process.

Complete the Quality Engineering responsibilities associated with the introduction of new products and processes, working collaboratively with all functions as needed

Other Responsibilities

· Development of close working relationships with the value stream team to which you are allocated to support.

· To carry out any other reasonable requests and tasks as requested by the Company.

KEY SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

· Significant Quality experience in a complex AS9100 Rev D or ISO9001 managed manufacturing environment.

· Experienced in the use of standard Quality management methodologies including APQP, PPAP, FAIR, SPC, & Control Plans.

· Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve complex process issues.

· Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

· Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

· Ability to read and interrogate engineering drawings including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.

ATTRIBUTES

Essential:

· Good problem-solving skills

· Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative

· Strong communication skills

· Good mentoring skills

· Excellent attention to detail

· Completer/Finisher mindset

· Methodical and organised

· Open to change

Desirable:

· Trained AS9100/ISO9001 Auditor.

· Good knowledge of APQP processes and tools including PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans and Standard Ops

· Experience with the design and implementation of new processes.

· Experience with standard project management tools, such as Microsoft Project Gantt charts and Project Charters.

Other:

· Driving license and ability to travel at short notice to customers / suppliers as needed.