Furthermore, here at FFE we value our employees giving them the freedom to be creative and innovative. Having a great team spirt and people that are proud to work for a company that saves lives, our teams see the direct impact of their efforts in the daily operations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Product & Process Quality
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Investigate product non‑conformances using structured methodologies (5‑Why, 8D, Ishikawa), driving robust corrective and preventive actions.
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Support Material Review Board activities—inspecting, assessing and dispositioning non‑conforming parts and assemblies.
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Work closely with Production and Engineering to ensure inspection, calibration and verification processes remain capable and compliant.
Supplier Quality Management
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Perform supplier evaluations, audits, and ongoing performance reviews to ensure adherence to specifications, certifications and quality expectations.
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Lead supplier‑related problem‑solving activities, ensuring timely and effective containment, root‑cause analysis and corrective actions.
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Monitor supplier KPIs (delivery performance, PPM, right‑first‑time), identify trends and drive targeted improvement initiatives.
Compliance & IMS Support
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Maintain documentation and processes aligned to FFE’s Integrated Management System (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ATEX 80079‑34, CAA Part 21).
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Conduct internal audits and support external audit readiness across Quality, Engineering, Operations and Supply Chain.
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Participate in PFMEA, control plan maintenance and risk activities for new products and design changes.
Continuous Improvement & Data Insights
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Analyse quality data (scrap, rework, defects, supplier metrics) to identify risks and opportunities.
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Drive continuous improvement projects aimed at reducing variability, improving reliability, and enhancing product and process capability.
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Provide clear, concise reporting to Quality, Engineering and Operations leadership.
Skills and Experience:
Essential
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Experience in a quality engineering or supplier quality engineering role within electronics, electro‑mechanical, or safety‑critical manufacturing.
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Practical experience with supplier quality tools—auditing, inspection methodologies, PPAP‑style reviews, NCR management and supplier corrective actions.
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Strong problem‑solving capability using recognised quality tools (8D, 5‑Why, PFMEA, SPC).
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Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances, and test documentation.
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Knowledge of ISO 9001‑based quality management systems; awareness of ATEX / hazardous‑area products is beneficial.
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Comfortable working in a hands‑on manufacturing environment and collaborating closely with production and engineering teams.
Desirable
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Experience evaluating suppliers in low‑to‑medium volume, high‑reliability product manufacturing.
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Familiarity with electro‑optical or fire‑detection products.
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Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma or structured continuous‑improvement methodologies.
FFE Benefits include: 25 days Annual Leave, Company bonus Scheme, Halma Pension plan, BUPA health insurance, Simply Health cash plan, EAP.
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