We're looking to recruit a proactive Quality Engineer whose primary responsibility will be to support the Senior Quality Engineer and the wider Quality function in the day-to-day implementation, and operation of the Quality Management System (QMS).
The successful candidate will contribute to the achievement of the Quality Business Strategy and wider Business Strategy targets through hands-on quality assurance, inspection and continuous improvement activity.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Support the implementation, maintenance and day-to-day operation of the business’ Quality Management System.
- Ensure compliance with relevant company, legislative and technical policies and standards within own area of work.
- Carry out in-process, goods-in and final inspections, and review supplier quality documentation as required.
- Support cross functional teams and projects to improve product quality and reduce risk to product.
- Apply structured problem-solving techniques (e.g. 5 Why, fishbone, 8D) to investigate non-conformances and support continuous improvement of the QMS.
- Liaise with other departments including Production, Engineering, NPD and Finance on day-to-day quality matters.
- Support internal and third-party audits, including ISO 9001, and help track corrective actions through to closure.
- Provide day-to-day quality guidance to Quality Technicians and production teams on the shop floor.
- Escalate quality risks and recurring issues to the Senior Quality Engineer in a timely manner.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Minimum Professional Qualifications:
- HNC/HND in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical or related discipline), or relevant practical experience.
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt, or working towards (desirable).
- ISO 9001 (or similar) Internal Auditor qualification.
- Awareness of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 requirements (desirable).
- Experience working with plastics manufacturing or plastic component quality control (desirable).
- Familiarity with AI-based tools for quality applications (e.g. data analysis, defect trend spotting, report writing or process documentation), with a willingness to adopt new digital and AI-enabled ways of working (desirable).
Characteristics Required:
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Methodical, detail-focused approach to problem solving.
- Developing understanding of manufacturing and production processes relevant to the business.
- Ability to work constructively and professionally with colleagues across departments.
- Willingness to build knowledge of regulatory and quality standards relevant to product quality.
- Organised, with the ability to manage own workload and priorities under guidance from senior team members.
No agencies at this time
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Pay: £33,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Peterlee SR8 2RL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Quality assurance: 2 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
