Quality Engineer

W Talent is delighted to be working with a well-established manufacturing organisation, who are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to support operations across their Glossop based facility. Specialising in high-performance engineered solutions, the business manufactures precision components including speciality alloys used in aircraft and commercial vehicles worldwide.

The Role

Leading investigations into non-conformance and customer complaints, establishing root cause and appropriate corrective actions. Perform internal and external audits of the business and sub-contract base and ensure all findings are addressed and closed out. Ensure products meet internal specifications, industry standards, and customer requirements. Maintain compliance with relevant ISO certifications.

Key Responsibilities

* Leading investigations into non-conformance and customer complaints, establishing root cause and appropriate corrective actions.

* Perform internal and external audits of the business and sub-contract base and ensure all findings are addressed and closed out in a timely manner.

* Ensuring the calibration of all dimensional and furnace equipment on site.

* Ensuring that all site furnace checks are completed, including verification of Temperature Uniformity Surveys.

* Day-to-day customer contact for technical/quality issues.

* Working with Laboratory staff to ensure compliance with ISO
17025 and other customer requirements.

* Promoting quality performance improvements throughout the organisation.

* Agreeing standards and establishing clearly defined quality methods for staff to apply.

* Defining quality procedures in conjunction with operating staff.

* Ensuring that site quality documentation and training records are completed and maintained.

* Actively pursue cost reduction opportunities through refinement of methods and increased process capability.

* Use of internal non conformance database to analyse trends and liaise with the continuous improvement team to implement improvement activates.

Key Requirements

* Experience in the application of statistical, root cause and problem solving tools and techniques e.g. SPC, FMEA, 8D, Ishikawa, 6 Sigma.

* Familiarity with UKAS, NADCAP and aerospace approvals (AS9100).

* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate well at all levels.

* Ability to remain focused on Quality and consistently reiterate its importance to others.

* Able to work under pressure and deliver results to a defined deadline.

* Experience working alongside with internal and external auditors.

* Experience of alloy melting controls.

* Ability to organise your workload in order to meet deadlines with complete and appropriate information.

* IT Skills - Able to utilise Microsoft packages:
Excel, Word with the ability to use in house systems e.g. TROPOS and data entry systems.

Salary and Benefits

A competitive salary between £35,000 and £45,000, plus an enhanced benefits package is on offer. The role is based in Glossop. This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in shaping Quality culture and standards within an established and operationally diverse business