Quality Engineer

Sunbury-on-Thames
1 week ago
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Quality Engineer

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Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

New Quality Engineer role based in Surrey with a world leading business.

This role presents a unique opportunity for an experienced Quality professional to join a dynamic and growing organization committed to excellence in wind sensor technology. The company designs and manufactures innovative ultrasonic wind sensors using a proprietary acoustic resonance technique to measure wind speed, direction, and temperature with unmatched precision. The organization is at the forefront of the wind energy industry, driven by a mission to engineer invention through curiosity and creativity.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Product Assurance: Support all aspects of Product Assurance, ensuring internal requirements are met and quality standards are continuously improved.

  • Audit Management: Manage internal and external audits, overseeing planning, execution, and implementation of actions to maintain compliance.

  • Integrated Management Systems: Contribute to developing Integrated Management Systems and enhancing standards in line with ISO9001 and ISO14001 accreditation.

  • Process Improvement: Identify areas for production efficiency improvements, expand process controls, and support Lean/Six Sigma initiatives to enhance product quality.

  • Supplier Audits: Conduct supplier audits to ensure product conformance and maturity in line with APQP4Wind standards.

  • Non-Conformance Management: Oversee the non-conformance management process, including analysis, reporting, and corrective actions.

  • Documentation and Compliance: Write and update procedures, ensuring alignment with legal and internal customer requirements.

    Ideal Candidate Profile:

  • Experience: Background in medium to high-volume manufacturing, preferably in high-reliability sectors such as automotive or aerospace.

  • Technical Expertise: Working knowledge of SMT, robotic soldering, conformal coating, and automated inspection processes, alongside familiarity with IPC standards.

  • Qualifications: IPC certifications, Lean Manufacturing expertise, and an auditor qualification are highly desirable.

  • Skills: Strong analytical abilities, confident communication, and proficiency in recognized quality tools, statistical methods, and KPIs.

    What’s on Offer:

  • Non-contributory pension plan with a 9% company contribution.

  • Life assurance scheme and private healthcare plan.

  • Optional hybrid working arrangement or additional holiday options.

  • 24 days of annual leave (increasing to 25 after one year), plus bank holidays.

  • Flexi-time, recruitment referral bonuses, subsidized gym membership, and travel schemes.

  • Sponsored support for professional studies and development.

    This role offers an opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking organization in the growing wind energy sector. It is ideal for those passionate about sustainability, quality in engineering, and making a positive impact.

    For the Quality Engineer position in Sunbury on Thames, Surrey please apply now

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