Quality Engineer
Location: DY6
Salary: £30,000 per annum  

Job Function/Purpose:  
As a Quality Engineer, your role will be to develop, implement, and continuously improve the company’s Quality Management Systems (QMS). You will manage customer, supplier, and internal Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), ensuring swift corrective actions. You will also evaluate, qualify, and continually monitor the performance of new and existing suppliers.

Key Responsibilities:  
1. Supplier Management:
   - Evaluate and qualify new suppliers and conduct continuous improvement activities for existing suppliers.
   - Manage and distribute supplier performance scorecards to ensure ongoing supplier quality.
  
2. Non-Conformance Management (NCRs):
   - Handle Supplier, Customer, and Internal NCRs using the 8D Methodology.
   - Ensure timely acknowledgment and resolution of NCRs, leading corrective actions and improvement plans.
   - Conduct root cause analysis for all NCRs and produce 8D reports for corrective and preventive actions.

3. Quality Management System Audits:
   - Manage the internal audit schedule for QMS systems and ensure compliance with procedures.
   - Carry out both internal and external audits to ensure the effectiveness of QMS.
   - Preferably, you will have training as a QMS Auditor and an awareness of Six Sigma.

4. KPI & Reporting:
   - Produce monthly KPI reports to track performance and drive action plans.
   - Prepare and distribute supplier performance reports to ensure quality standards are met.

5. Problem-Solving & Continuous Improvement:
   - Lead investigations into root causes for NCRs and customer complaints.
   - Use basic quality tools and problem-solving processes to develop effective solutions.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:  
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a quality-related role (Quality Engineer / Quality Technician).
- Familiarity with technical drawings and the ability to interpret them.
- Experience with fasteners is preferred.
- Knowledge of problem-solving techniques, quality tools, and root cause analysis.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to work effectively in a team.

If you are a Quality Engineer or Quality Technician that is looking for a new opportunity then apply today. 

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