Quality Engineer

Summary of Position:

Reporting directly to the Quality Manager, the Quality Engineer must be able to work independently and effectively within a team. The individual must be able to comply with all quality standards applicable to Westley Engineering, including an understanding of IATF & AS9100

The Quality Engineer will need to communicate effectively with other QA professionals, suppliers, and customers at all levels.

The role requires a hands-on engineer who can adapt to various situations, from day-to-day production inspections to customer PPAP documentation.

The role will be based primarily in Birmingham, but travel throughout the UK may be required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• You will work closely with the production team to audit their processes and assist them in reducing waste and non-conformities.
  
  
• Complete first-off reports, initial sample inspection reports, and capability studies for both production and trial components.
  
  
• Use and calibration of vernier calipers, micrometers, dial test indicators, slip gauges, height gauges, Go/No-Go gauges, etc.
  
  
• Use of CMM, Shadow Graph, Keyence, Tensile Tester, and Spectrometer.
  
  
• Help support the maintenance of the organisation's ISO registration, including conducting Internal Audits.
  
  
• Drive and develop internal, supplier, customer, and third-party quality system audits.
  
  
• Assist Quality Manager with any departmental activities
  
  
• Assist with the continuous improvements for the business.
  
  
• Ensure all Non-Conformances are actioned robustly and in a timely manner.
  
  
• Ensure products flow through the quality department quickly and efficiently.
  
  
• Monitor scrap and drive scrap reduction.s
  
  
• Maintain and establish effective corrective action systems, effectively utilising core quality tools such as 8D and 5 Whys.
  
  
• Manage, prepare, and submit customer-specific documentation relevant to PPAP.
  
  
• Generate documentation to supply Aerospace products, including FAIRs and any in-production supporting documentation.
  
  
• Experience in working within a small team and used to dealing with demanding OEM customers
  
  
• Experience working within an Automotive/Aerospace environment
  
  
• HNC or equivalent qualification
  
  
• Proven background using core quality tools (APQP, SPC, MSA, FMEA & PPAP)
  
  
• Strong knowledge of 8D and 5 Why analysis
  
  
• Motivated & assertive personality, willing to learn & develop opportunities for improvement
  
  
• Will have experience from within a high-volume manufacturing environment
  
  
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  
  
• Focuses on customer satisfaction and delivers a quality service or product to the customer
  
  Hours of work:
  
  7 am - 4 pm Monday - Thursday
  
  7 am - 12 pm Friday
  
  Benefits:
  
  Competitive Salary
  
  Annual Performance-Based Bonus
  
  25 days plus statutory holiday entitlement
  
  Paid Leave on your Birthday
  
  Healthcare Package with Benenden Health
  
  On-site parking
  
  Staff discounts on all retail products