Quality Assurance Engineer

Quality Assurance Engineer

Salary Dependent on Experience

Our client is a growing specialist engineering business that supports a range of markets including Formula 1, Motorsport, Oil & Gas, Pumps and Chemical processing. They are a growing specialist Engineering business requires a Quality Engineer who is flexible and driven.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Plan, conduct and report on supplier audits (capability, process and product) and follow up on corrective actions
  
  
• Own supplier performance metrics (On Time Delivery, Non-Conformances, Right First Time) and run supplier reviews. Lead supplier Non-Conformance Reporting, containment, root cause analysis (5 Whys etc.), corrective and preventive actions (8D), validation checks. Lead the Incoming inspection of Supplier parts to ensure conformity and compliance
  
  
• Verify and manage First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR), Initial Sample Inspection Report (ISIR) for new / revised parts and first article submissions.
  
  
• Validate material traceability, review Material Certificates and Certificates of Conformity
  
  
• Act as the quality contact for customer escalations and portals, support the submission of PPAP, FAIR and ISIR evidence packs and respond to queries and requests for additional information
  
  
• Manage Customer Non-Conformance Reports, ensure timely and accurate responses, communication of containment, corrective actions and timely closure
  
  
• Interpret customer specifications and requirements for products supply and ensure they are adhered to via effective internal communication and supplier control plans
  
  
• Maintain and improve the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems, author / update procedures, forms and work instructions. Plan and execute internal audits, coordinate and facilitate the annual external ISO 9001:2015 audit and surveillance visits
  
  
• Maintain Non-Conformance databases, customer portals, material datasheets and technical files, whilst ensuring data integrity and traceability
  
  
• Operate within International Organization for Standardization ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) frameworks; prepare/maintain Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs), Initial Sample Inspection Reports (ISIRs), Certificates of Conformity (CofCs), EN 10204 Type 3.1 Material Test Certificates, Control Plans, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
  
  
• Raise and disposition Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs); lead continuous improvement, such as Five Whys (5-Why) and Eight Disciplines problem solving (8D) for root cause and corrective actions; support customer and internal quality audits
  
  
• Analyse quality data (scrap, rework etc.) and present insights and clear actions to Management in monthly Management Review
  
  
• Drive Continuous Improvement projects using Lean / Problem-Solving tools, reduce defect rates and Non-Conformances both internally and with Suppliers
  
  Ideal Candidate:
  
  
• Demonstrable experience in a Quality or Supplier Quality role within Engineering / Manufacturing environment. (e.g. precision machining, electro-mechanical, automotive, aerospace, medical devices, industrial equipment)
  
  
• Understanding of products manufactured in thermoplastic and elastomeric materials
  
  
• Confident with ISO 9001:2015, internal auditing and closing our corrective actions
  
  
• Hands on experience with Non-Conformance, Correction and Preventative Action, Root Cause Analysis (8D / 5 Whys)
  
  
• Working knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and quality artefacts: Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs), Initial Sample Inspection Reports (ISIRs), Certificates of Conformity (CofCs), EN 10204 Type 3.1 Material Test Certificates, comfortable in customer-audited environments
  
  
• Pragmatic, self-managed, detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving skills
  
  
• Competent with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)/Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) systems and Microsoft 365 (Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Outlook)
  
  
• Strong understanding of seals, O-rings and bearings
  
  
• Exposure to applications in hydraulics, pumps, valves, compressors, rotating equipment, and tribology (pressure–velocity (PV)/wear/friction)
  
  
• Practical GD&T application and reading complex engineering drawings and specifications
  
  
• Experience qualifying new suppliers and developing suppliers’ capabilities
  
  
• Familiarity with customer portals and formats (e.g. Automotive AIAG, etc)
  
  
• Working knowledge of EHS or ISO 14001 is a plus
  
  
• Hands on Engineering & Technical experience in a Manufacturing environment is highly desirable
  
  
• Manufacturing / Engineering Apprenticeship, Higher National Diploma (HND) or Degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Materials Engineering (or equivalent experience) and / or Previous experience desirable in hydraulic sealing and as Quality Engineer
  
  Working Hours and Benefits:
  
  
• Monday – Thursday: 08:30 – 17:00, Friday: 08:30 – 16:00
  
  
• 25 days holiday increasing with length of service, Company Bonus, Medical (BUPA) and Dental, Childcare Vouchers and Cycle to Work Scheme
  
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