Quality Engineer
Location Information – Clacton-on-Sea
Salary Circa £35k

A local manufacturer is now looking for a Quality Engineer to join their team.

Quality Engineer - Key Accountabilities

• Implement all relevant procedures described in the Quality Management System (QMS) and ensure compliance
• Ensure that all in-house systems and procedures are updated, revised and modified to meet the needs of external certification bodies
• Respond to customer complaints putting in containment actions, full analysis, poka-yokes (error proofing), and implementing short-term and long-term countermeasures
• Champion a program for the implementation and sustainment of a continuous improvement culture
• Undertake internal and process audits of the Quality Management System (QMS)
• Stay current and up to date on any changes that may affect the supply and demand of needed products and materials and advise others of any impact
• Identify business improvement opportunities within the organisation
• Set department objectives/KPIs and review and assess ongoing performance of direct reports
• Ensure that the function operates in accordance with any health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff and visitors
• Conduct risk assessments of processes and tasks in the department
• Responsible for the generation and submission of:

Process Flow Diagrams – Draft and Final

Process Control Plans – Draft and Final

PFMEA documentation with Cross functional support

Safe launch Plans with process owners

MSA studies Lab equipment / 100% in process inspection equipment

Inspection reports and capability studies

Quality Engineer – Qualifications

• Relevant manufacturing/engineering degree is preferred, or equivalent NVQ Level 5 qualifications.

• Membership of an industry related professional body would be advantageous

• Significant experience in a high-volume high mix manufacturing environment, preferably medical, aerospace, automotive.

• Experience of working in Quality Assurance

• Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing skills

• Experience of dealing with customers and suppliers

For more information, please call Emily Jackson on 0161 976 3540
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