Quality Engineer

Job Title: Quality Engineer

Location: Brough

Salary: �35-�40k

Monday-Friday with an early Friday finish

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Purpose of the Role

To support the Quality Manager, while playing an active role in overseeing manufacturing and engineering processes. The role involves identifying quality issues, implementing solutions, optimizing production processes, reducing waste, and improving product quality.

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Duties and Responsibilities

* Deputise: Step in for the Quality Manager as required.

* Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant standards.

* Problem Solving: Identify quality issues and recommend corrective actions.

* Internal Audits: Conduct internal audits as required to AS9100 and ISO 14001 standards.

* Quality Projects: Manage quality improvement projects to enhance the effectiveness of the Quality Management System.

* Supplied Product Returns: Handle investigations into product returns, verify rejection reasons, and communicate requirements to vendors to ensure timely corrective actions.

* Quality Management System: Host customers and third-party auditors during their visits to assess the Quality Management System.

* Vendor Communication: Manage the return of supplied products to vendors, ensuring proper documentation and export controls.

* KPI Management: Oversee supplier and quality KPIs, using data to drive continuous improvement.

* Additional Duties: Carry out any other tasks reasonably requested by the Quality Manager.

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Person Specification

Essential:

* Proven experience in a similar quality engineering role.

* Strong communication skills.

* A solid understanding of health and safety requirements in both manufacturing and office environments.

* High attention to detail, particularly for documentation.

* A keen eye for quality.

* Computer literacy.

* HNC/HND or Degree in a relevant discipline.

Desirable:

* Knowledge of AS9100, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards.

* Familiarity with 8D and 5 Whys methodologies.

* Experience in conducting risk assessments and accident investigations.

* Experience in internal auditing.

* Full driving license.

* IOSH Managing Safely Qualification.

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Health and Safety Responsibilities

* Take reasonable care for your health, safety, and the environment, as well as the health and safety of others who may be affected by your work activities.

* Ensure compliance with the Health and Safety Policy and encourage others to follow it.

* Use provided health and safety equipment appropriately.

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Business Responsibilities

* Follow work instructions as outlined in the Quality Systems Manual.

* Abide by company policies, processes, and procedures.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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