Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer
Corby
40,000
Mon-Fri Days
We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Quality Engineer to work in Corby. This role is key in driving continuous improvement and ensuring high-quality standards across our processes.

Key Responsibilities:
� Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including PIT teams, capability studies, and Gage R&R.
� Act as the backup ISO/QS management representative, supporting the QA Manager.
� Develop and deliver training programs to standardise the use of quality tools and techniques.
� Oversee and maintain the corrective and preventive action process, serving as the primary QA contact for customer issue resolution.
� Participate in the APQP team, applying and teaching Total Quality Management (TQM) tools to enhance pre-production processes.
� Support Process Improvement and Corrective Action Request (CAR) teams, providing hands-on leadership and knowledge-sharing.
� Monitor and maintain the Gage R&R process, ensuring effective execution and fostering department-wide understanding.
� Facilitate Statistical Process Control (SPC), ensuring proper use of statistics for product and process monitoring.
� Establish systems to track and analyse CPK data, using insights to drive continuous improvement in internal operations.
� Provide guidance and support to managers and QA staff, serving as a backup for the QA Manager when needed.
� Stay up to date with the latest quality concepts, attending seminars and training staff on best practices.
� Contribute to new equipment and process qualification.
� Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
� Support environmental objectives by promoting waste reduction, recycling, and energy conservation.
� Conduct internal audits as per the auditing schedule.
� Take ownership of special projects and additional tasks as assigned by the QA Manager.
Key Qualifications:
� Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field (preferred).
� Strong knowledge of ISO 9000 / TS 16949 quality system standards.
� Understanding of Total Quality Management (TQM) principles and objectives.
� Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels, from shop floor employees to senior management.
� Experience in problem-solving techniques, group dynamics, and human relations.
� Strong analytical skills and the ability to drive creative solutions with initiative.
� Laboratory experience, including metallurgical knowledge (preferred).
� ASP or ASME certification (preferred).
� Wonderlic score of 25+ and Bennett Mechanical score of 90%+.
Minimal travel but still need to be able to if required
Aerospace, automotive background ideal
20 days holiday plus BH (increase by 1 per year of service up to max 25)
10 PTO days (Paid Time Off - use for emergency leave/ childcare/ sickness/ medical appointments etc )