Futures are working with an industry leading manufacturer, based in Sheffield, who are looking to appoint a Quality Engineer. As a Quality Engineer you will be supervising a team of three quality coordinators in their day to day activities and work closely with the other quality engineers who focus on manufacturing. You need to have excellent understanding of industry regulations (ISO9001, 14001, IATF 16949, AS9100) and previous experience as lead / principle quality. This is a generalist role covering direct manufacturing quality support, improving quality standard, root cause analysis, risk assessments, supplier quality and auditing. It is important that you have previous technical manufacturing experience and a good understanding of lean manufacturing or general process improvement. Our client welcome new ideas and ways of working. You will play an important part in streamlining their SOPs and introducing new process where needed.
Quality Engineer – Role and Responsibilities Quality Engineer, ISO9001, IATF 16949, Root Cause, Auditing, Lean, Continuous Improvement
* 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
* Supervise a growing team of quality coordinators on their day to day activates
* 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
Quality Engineer – Skills and Abilities – Quality Engineer, ISO9001, IATF 16949, Root Cause, Auditing, Lean, Continuous Improvement
* Proven experience and working knowledge of ISO 9001 management system
* Experience supervising a small team of quality coordinators/inspectors
* Previous experience of technical manufacturing environment
* Experience of implementing quality improvement techniques Six Sigma, LEAN Manufacturing and problem-solving tools such as root cause analysis, 8D, fishbone diagrams and five whys
* Experience of 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!
Principle Quality Engineer, Quality Engineer, ISO9001, IATF 16949, Root Cause, Auditing, Lean, CI, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement
If this role could appeal please do apply now!