Project Quality Support Engineer

Luton
5 days ago
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Project Quality Support Engineer - Luton - £42,000

Hello Recruitment is pleased to be hiring a Project Quality Support Engineer for a prestigious engineering company based in Luton.

What you will do:
The main duties will be to:
Develop and manage the quality control and quality assurance procedures and
conformance reviews ensuring contract requirements are met.
Review of enquiry documents and preparation of summary QA/QC documentation as
part of quotation submission.
Prepare and maintain product specifications and process procedures, including
monitoring approval records (Agility System).
Prepare detailed SIR’s (Strip and Inspection reports) for customer approval (if required).
Carry out all measurement requirements were required.
Control of contract quality plans and monitor live QP’s for daily status.
Maintain and control NDE qualification records.
Control of CAPA’s (Nuclear).
Certification checks and stamped sign off against standards and HT PO text.
Control of MSDS and COSHH (Nuclear).
Control of Sub- Contract deliveries monitoring progress, compliance, and due dates.
Maintain and control of weld & welder qualifications where appropriate.
Ensure changes in QA specifications are reflected in accordance with Engineering
Manager’s requirements.
Monitor and incorporate changes to QA compliance integrating relevant design codes
(ASME, API, etc.)
Provide quality support to Sales, Operations, Production Engineering, Manufacturing
and Test.
Participate or lead quality improvement projects.
Participate in supplier and internal and external QA audit activity.
Area control on shopfloor or weekly 5S.
Material Cert. check and population of data books for the customer.

What you will need
Minimum of 5 years’ experience within a QA role at a similar manufacturing site
Ability to use a range of standard measuring equipment and understand calibration
requirements.
Ability to understand and interpret technical drawings.
Experience in Microsoft word, Excel, solid works (design)
UK Passport Holder (not dual)
A Full Driving Licence
Desirable knowledge / experience:
Knowledge of GS3001 (RR Supplier Quality Management system requirements)
Aerospace /automotive experience
IBR, PED pressure equipment experience
KBM/TBM Specification Knowledge
ASME I, VIII, V, II Knowledge
Epicor System Knowledge (Job planning)
Knowledge of ISO (phone number removed)
Internal & External Auditing experience
PCN Level II or III– Personal Qualification (Liquid Dye Penetrant) or Knowledge.
All candidates must be able to prove that they have the right to work in the UK.

Project Quality Support Engineer - Luton - £42,000

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