Quality Engineer

Location: Haslingden

We are looking to strengthen our quality department with the addition of a Quality Engineer. Supporting the Quality Manager, you will strive to achieve high-quality standards across all services and products. You will also be required to research and develop new methods of testing equipment and products in line with statutory and regulatory requirements.

About the Role

Primary responsible for the testing, developing, improving quality of the product and processes. Driving continuous improvement of the Haslingden site with an additional strong focus on, health and safety focus and product safety.

Supporting Compliance Manager to add in guiding the overall provision of QHSE services, policy's, programmes, procedures and standards for division and its compliance.

To ensure compliance to the relevant ISO’s and BRCGS standards

Key Responsibilities

* Support in driving compliance with formal accreditations IOS’s and BRCGS standards.

* Understanding and use of Control Plans and Inspection processes

* SPC (Statistical Process Control)

* Root Cause Analysis

* CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions), QMS (Quality Management Systems)

* Knowledge of quality control methods

* Conducting failure analysis on returned products

* Experience with RCA and 8D methodologies

* Data analysis for KPIs (dashboard and trend analysis)

Main elements of role

* Support to maintain and ensuring continued improvement in Systems procedures. Collaboratively agreeing best practices.

* Updating instructions, records as and when required and training respectively.

* Specifying quality requirements of raw materials with suppliers.

* Working with SMT and Q&C Managers to establish procedures, standards and systems, further SOP for Epicor System for each department.

* Training of staff on process and quality requirements

* Conduct and manage internal quality, process, 6S and other audits to continuously drive standards up.

What are we looking for?

* A good understanding of ISO’s (phone number removed) and 9001) H&S, Environmental, Quality and BRCGS standards and accreditations

* Previous quality and process inspection role within a manufacturing organisation.

* The ability to identify areas for improvement and to communicate effectively with the necessary departments

* High attention to details to ensure proper manufacturing processes

* Ability to conduct root cause analyses and devise suitable preventive action plans.

* Sincere work ethic for adhering to standards and managing potential harmful effects on timelines and budget.

* Excellent interpersonal and team-player skills.

* Good mathematical skills and proficiency with computer software (MSO being advantageous)

Hours of work

* Monday to Friday - 7am till 4pm - Standard 40-hour working week

Salary & Benefits

 * £35,000-£40,000 depending upon experience

* Employee Referral Scheme

* Employee Assistance Program

* Life Insurance

* Company Bonus Scheme (based on performance)

* Company Sick Pay (after qualifying period)

We are looking to start the successful candidate as soon as possible.

We will respond to all applications with a view to setting up initial screening calls to discuss the role in more detail