Job summary

We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to take on the role of Senior Quality Engineer on a contract basis.

Key skills required for this role

Quality Engineer, Quality Control, GD&T, ISO

Important

Contract position (£17.69 p/h (PAYE) / £23.77 p/h (UMB) )

Job description

This role will focus on providing value stream leadership to support customers, internal quality, and pro-active right first-time methodology. The core focus will be on providing value stream leadership and supporting customers, internal quality, and pro-active right first-time methodology. You'll work closely with customers, quality assurance team members, manufacturing team leaders, product leaders, and manufacturing engineers to drive customer satisfaction by improving Total Cost of Quality (TCoQ), On Time In Full (OTIF) delivery & other KPIs.

Responsibilities:

• Manage or mentor junior or other Quality Engineers as required
• Implement effective long-term improvements using DMAIC, 8D, 5Y, 7 wastes, or other improvement tools
• Possess knowledge of gears and gear geometry
• Have working knowledge of 6 sigma, GR&R, SPC, DoE
• Understand ISO9001, AS9100D, ISO14001 and ISO45001
• Strong people and motivational skills
• Excellent problem solver
• Excellent communicator
• Tenacious and proactive team player

Requirements:

• Background in low volume assembly or precision machining of steels & castings
• Degree, HNC or equivalent with engineering content

The ideal candidate will have a proactive and innovative approach to continuous improvement, be willing to go the extra mile when required to achieve delivery dates and quality improvements and have the Ability to work effectively in a team environment to make a positive difference to KPIs and the Quality Culture of the business.