An experienced Quality Engineer to lead quality improvement activities is required to join a small team in support of the wider Manufacturing group.

The post will be largely interfacing with the factory and therefore experience of Quality Engineering in a precision machining application would be ideal.

The successful applicant will be reporting to the Quality Manager.

What will you do?

* To gather factory data, review it and report back on process changes that are necessary to hit targets.

* To describe and undertake capability studies and support Engineering with tolerance conclusions

* Undertake Product, Process, QMS and Supplier Audits pursuing a stakeholder for corrective actions and close out for all audit failings.

* Development and maintenance of control plans and Standard Operating Procedures for QC processes.

* Provide responses to customer complaints, by leading an investigation utilizing problem solving techniques to define corrective and preventative actions. Completing 8D responses to a high standard.

* Be responsible for PPAP submissions and approvals for Suppliers and External Customers, when required.

What will you need?

* Practical background with good knowledge of factory processes

* Minimum 3 years' experience as a QE in a manufacturing context preferably within precision engineering

* Proven problem solving abilities with means to satisfy customer demands with 8D response

* Experience of leading Quality Improvement activities

* Trained auditor with ISO9001 auditing experience

* Good communication skills at all levels

* Good attention to detail with a methodical approach

Adaptable and resourceful, working on own initiative