Quality Engineer

Job type: Permanent Location: Wrightbus Closing date: Monday 02 Dec 2024 08:00 Wrightbus is now recruiting for a Quality Engineer. To apply for this position please upload your CV. Hours of Work: 4.5 day week Staff Benefits: Life Insurance, Medicash scheme, Free car parking on site, Canteen, Career progression, Flexitime #wbstaff Job Title: Quality Engineer Department: Quality Reports To: Quality Manager Purpose of Post The Quality Engineer will investigate, evaluate, and resolve quality problems by conducting defect investigations, analysing defect trends, and leading continuous improvement projects. The QE will lead and conduct containment activity, maintaining traceability of actions and delegating accordingly, to ensure the swift containment of non-conformances, root cause analysis and effective corrective action on nonconforming product issues. Additionally, frequent interaction and status reporting to internal and external customers is required. Key Tasks Perform investigation of production failures Analysis of production data and reports to identify opportunities for improvement and prevent reoccurrence of issues Support and work with SQA to manage quality issues in the supply chain. Generate weekly/monthly reports for management including analysing production reject trends, scrap cost and investigation updates Follow NCRs through to implementation of Corrective Actions and closure Respond to customer complaints, putting in place containment actions, full analysis, poka-yokes and implementing countermeasures. Ensure Quality Technicians' checks, and daily activities are focused on Quality Assurance and the prevention of reoccurring issues Identify any operator training needs required to meet WMP/quality standards. Where relevant, conduct and record the training. Be the main point of contact in the designated area for quality and ensure that quality standards are consistently met. Ensure that tools are calibrated within an agreed schedule. Train others in all aspects of the quality system and application of procedures Conduct internal QMS, Safety Critical/process audits to ISO:9001 and internal documentation Participate in external and third-party audits Carry out various inspection and testing to a defined standard Identify and diagnose defects / faults when they occur Validate any rework of identified defects or uncompleted work after correction. Ensure that all relevant paperwork and reports are completed accurately and on-time Ability to read and understand technical manuals, drawings Ability to use computer systems such as office and app-based software Work alongside the managers and operators to create a teamwork environment to promote best practices for Quality Be a competent practical worker, and ensure safe efficient use of all hand tools Competencies Strong knowledge of quality tools and methodologies (e.g., FMEA, SPC, root cause analysis). Understand manufacturing quality management environment. Strong communication skills including written, verbal, and presentation generation. Strong working knowledge of mechanical drawing interpretation and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerances (GD&T). Strong working knowledge of Failure Analysis, Root Cause Analysis and Corrective/ Preventative Actions. Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and or ISO/TS 16949/ IATF 16949 requirements, APQP, Quality Systems requirements or comparable industry standards. Proven, practical problem solver. Supporting production processes, developing Quality Plans, and RCCA facilitation. Lean Six Sigma knowledge and/or training, greenbelt preferred but not required General Undertake all duties in line with General Data Protection and maintain utmost level of confidentiality. Ensure work is completed to meet the requirements of the ISO 9001 standard, and statutory & regulatory requirements. Ensure that you treat those with whom they come into contact in a courteous and respectful manner in accordance with the Dignity at Work Procedure. Wrightbus is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection based on merit. You are required to adhere to and promote the Equal Opportunities Policy throughout the course of your employment. You must maintain high standards of personal accountability. You must follow the training received when using any work items Wrightbus has provided. You must co-operate with others on health and safety and not interfere with, or misuse, anything provided for their health, safety, or welfare. You must take care of your own health and safety and that of people who may be affected by what you do (or do not do). You must comply with the no smoking policy. Staying away from home on occasions will be necessary to meet the requirements of the role. Note This job description will be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances and may include other duties and responsibilities, as may be determined in consultation with the jobholder. It is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Wrightbus is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection on merit. Date: November 2024 To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application or Login/Register to apply button below.