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Quality Engineer

Lydiard Tregoze
2 weeks ago
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Quality Engineer

39 hrs p/week - Monday - Friday - (Apply online only) - (Apply online only) Fridays)

£35,000 - £40,000

Swindon, Wiltshire

Our client is looking for a Quality Engineer to join their team. IT IS ESSENTIAL TO HAVE A SOLID BACKGROUND IN A MACHINING / CNC ENVIRONMENT OR PRECISION MEHANICAL ENGINEERING. This is due to the company quality control measures.

In this role you will report to the Quality Manager and primarily liaise directly with the production team to provide support and guidance to process improvements.

Main Duties

Ensure procedures are updated and developed to achieve best practice 

Ensuring that all customer specifications are met and maintained, that quality planning and process documentation is organised

While conducting internal data analysis, ensure that all internal NCRs are raised and documented - using various problem solving techniques to review and resolve these issues in a timely manner, escalating where necessary

Ensure that customer complaints are validated and that corrective actions are robust using common quality tools such as 8D and 5 whys

Administer applications for concessions, waivers and production permits

Identify, analyse and resolve or recommend effective solutions to a range of problems

Additional Duties

Understand the direct creation, controls, and input of data from drawings, standards, and specifications into the company MRP. This is for use in process control sheets, batch routing and FAIR's

Work on any other tasks undertaken by the Quality department as directed 

Monitor quality KPIs and assist to construct a monthly report

Monitor suppliers performance and assist the buyer with approval ratings

Monitor and ensure the system audit schedules (Quality & Environmental) are maintained 

Candidates Attitude

Strong interpersonal, influential and organisational skills are essential

The ability to communicate, be comfortable speaking with a wide range of staff, customers, and suppliers in person and by telephone, in writing and in meetings

An understanding for the need to continually maintain confidentiality and discretion

Skills

Demonstrable experience with problem resolution and root cause analysis

Have hands on experience of reading and understanding technical drawings, symbols, revisions and specifications

Computer literate / confident with a willingness to learn new skills

Self-motivated, versatile and able to work without supervision in a multi-functional team environment

ENGINEERED METALLIC COMPONENTS (TURNED / MILLED) OR RELATED AEROSPACE BACKGROUND

Knowledge and experience of using precision measuring equipment

Meticulous approach to measurement, comparison with standards and monitoring of processes

Training will be be provided for the right candidate where applicable

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