Salary + Bonus, cash health plan, up to 9% matched pension and other benefits!
We are working with a growing manufacturer near Oldham who are looking for a Quality Engineer!
This is a fast-paced hands-on role where you will work closely with the shop floor staff to improve processes and ways of working throughout the business.
You must be a confident problem solver with a good understanding of continuous improvement and lean manufacturing techniques and have previous experience of working with metals/machining/assembly lines in a regulated industry (nuclear, aerospace, automotive, CNC, oil & gas, rail etc).
Your Role and Responsibilities:
– Reviewing manufacturing processes and techniques to find efficiencies
– Investigating customer complaints, using root cause analysis and other tools, and implementing corrective actions
– Carrying out quality risk assessments
– Conducting supplier audits, analysing supplier and sub-contractor performance and implementing improvement measures
– Carrying out internal audits and hosting external auditor visits in line with ISO accreditations
– Delivering training to staff: this may be via toolbox talks or presentations
– Overseeing the document management system
Your Skills and Abilities:
– Proven experience and working knowledge of ISO 9001 management system development, implementation and improvement
– Practical experience in working with and implementing quality improvement techniques Six Sigma, LEAN Manufacturing and problem-solving tools such as root cause analysis, 8D, fishbone diagrams and five whys
– Experience in carrying out internal audits, identifying non-conformances, giving feedback and developing improvement plans
– Motivation to challenge the status quo, balanced with a supportive approach to change management and the associated challenges this brings
If this role could appeal, please do apply now!
