Quality Control Engineer

An international electronic test and measurement equipment manufacturer is looking to recruit a Quality Control Engineer to join their Engineering team. The role will be heavily focussed around quality systems. A degree or HND within an engineering discipline would be advantageous.

Commutable from: Ashford, Canterbury, Margate, Folkestone

Salary: £33,600 – £39,600p.a. + Benefits

Suitable for: Quality Engineer, Quality Technician, Quality Assurance Engineer

The Role

Lead on-site vendor audits and assessments in order to ensure compliance to requirements and assess vendor capabilities to perform required tasks.
Review vendor inspection techniques in accordance with specifications.
Assist in vendor development activities, in conjunction with vendor personnel, to assist in delivery, cost and quality performance improvements.
Analyse quality performance levels of vendors and internal processes.
Maintain vendor quality records in accordance with defined procedures, periodically reviewing them for completeness and effectiveness.
Lead problem solving and root cause analysis activities to eliminate recurrence of non-conformances.
Provide quality input into the company’s Rework and Concession and Change Note System.
Train and facilitate the company’s and vendor’s development of quality systems tools and techniques such as Six Sigma, Lean, 8-D, FMEA, Control Plans, PPAP etc.
Manage the company’s supplied parts Sample Approval System.
Actively participate in company new product cross-functional teams to ensure quality related requirements are identified and adequately addressed.
Actively participate in quality related projects, including meeting agreed objectives and milestones.
Lead and facilitate vendor functional disciplines to seek continuous improvement, problem resolution and cost-out initiatives in liaison with Project Managers and/or Purchasing.
Review Engineering / Technical drawings and specifications with vendors to ensure mutual understanding of requirements and product performance expectations.
Co-ordinate part approval submissions reviewing contents of completeness.
Generate CMM programs as required for mechanical parts and train relevant.
Ensure that regulatory, customer and company’s requirements are understood by vendors and subcontract manufacturers.
Develop and deliver internal and external training programs.

The Person

Degree / HND in Engineering related discipline – experience may be taken in lieu of qualification
Thorough knowledge of gauging and basic understating of product material properties.
Thorough understanding of customer / industry unique part approval requirements.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma concepts and tool sets as they relate to materials managements, process variability, root cause and corrective action determination.
Knowledge of industry specific quality registration schemes i.e. ISO9001 etc.
Knowledge of process auditing techniques to ensure compliance to defined quality requirements.
Knowledge of product and end user application / specifications, including product testing requirements (design / process interface).
Knowledge of CMM D-MIS programming is preferred

To apply to this role, please send an updated copy of your CV to James Sloane