Quality Engineer
Corby
40,000
Mon-Fri Days

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Quality Engineer to work in Corby. This role is key in driving continuous improvement and ensuring high-quality standards across our processes.

Key Responsibilities:
· Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including PIT teams, capability studies, and Gage R&R.
· Act as the backup ISO/QS management representative, supporting the QA Manager.
· Develop and deliver training programs to standardise the use of quality tools and techniques.
· Oversee and maintain the corrective and preventive action process, serving as the primary QA contact for customer issue resolution.
· Participate in the APQP team, applying and teaching Total Quality Management (TQM) tools to enhance pre-production processes.
· Support Process Improvement and Corrective Action Request (CAR) teams, providing hands-on leadership and knowledge-sharing.
· Monitor and maintain theGage R&R process, ensuring effective execution and fostering department-wide understanding.
· FacilitateStatistical Process Control (SPC), ensuring proper use of statistics for product and process monitoring.
· Establish systems to track and analyseCPK data, using insights to drive continuous improvement in internal operations.
· Provide guidance and support to managers and QA staff, serving as a backup for the QA Manager when needed.
· Stay up to date with the latest quality concepts, attending seminars and training staff on best practices.
· Contribute to new equipment and process qualification.
· Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
· Support environmental objectives by promoting waste reduction, recycling, and energy conservation.
· Conductinternal auditsas per the auditing schedule.
· Take ownership of special projects and additional tasks as assigned by the QA Manager.

Key Qualifications:
·Bachelor's degreein Engineering or a related technical field (preferred).
· Strong knowledge ofISO 9000 / TS 16949quality system standards.
· Understanding ofTotal Quality Management (TQM)principles and objectives.
· Excellentcommunication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels, from shop floor employees to senior management.
· Experience inproblem-solving techniques, group dynamics, and human relations.
· Stronganalytical skillsand the ability to drive creative solutions with initiative.
·Laboratory experience, includingmetallurgical knowledge(preferred).
·ASP or ASME certification(preferred).
·Wonderlic score of 25+andBennett Mechanical score of 90%+.

Minimal travel but still need to be able to if required
Aerospace, automotive background ideal
20 days holiday plus BH (increase by 1 per year of service up to max 25)
10 PTO days (Paid Time Off - use for emergency leave/ childcare/ sickness/ medical appointments etc )

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