We are recruiting a Quality Engineer for an established engineering company based in Wednesbury.There is a strong possibility this position can lead to a Quality Manager for the right person.The main duties will be :

• Maintain quality system for ISO #removed# assessment.
• Good understanding and use of measuring equipment
• Deal with day-to-day quality issues, using 8D.
• Inform staff on quality procedures.
• Formalize monthly report format covering customer complaints, quality-affected production down time and cost of quality.
• Ability to read drawings
• Carry out full PPAP's for customers (including FMEA, Gauge R+R,)
• Ability to deal directly with customers
• Prospects to develop to the position of Quality manager
• Occasionally travel in the UK.
• Hourly walk rounds of the factory spot checking paperwork and parts

The successful candidate will need the following skills :

•  Be able to demonstrate that they have the confidence to communicate across all levels of the organization as well as with suppliers and manufacturers.
• A proven quality or project engineering background.
• A logical and methodical approach to problem solving, with a high level of attention to detail.
• Possess excellent communication skills.
• Need to be self-motivated and prepared to work on own or as part of a team.
•  Familiarity with 8D and FMEA processes would be advantageous

In return the company will provide full product training, a family feel environment, a busy and challenging role and a management who are fully committed to developing the role for the right person.