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Quality Engineer

Birmingham
1 week ago
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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

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