Manufacturing Quality Assurance Engineer

Manufacturing Quality Assurance Engineer

Location: Poole, BH17 7EF
Salary: Competitive
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Benefits: 25 days holiday (Christmas Close Down), Up to 8% pension, 5 x Death in Service, ShareSave Scheme, Health Cash Plan (employee contributions), Cycle to work scheme, EAP, Onsite Physio and Massage and Work Wear

We are IMI Thompson Valves; we are recruiting and we want you.

IMI plc is at the forefront of delivering motion and fluid control technologies that create a more sustainable world, improving the quality of life for our customers and communities and ultimately delivering our purpose of Breakthrough Engineering for a Better World.

Our one big team work fairly and effectively but most importantly together to ensure we maintain the foundations that have enabled IMI s success through its 150-year heritage.

Manufacturing Quality Assurance Engineer The role:

The Quality Assurance Engineer (Systems) Band 2 supports the Quality Assurance team to ensure that quality standards and procedures are met and aligned with legislation, standards, and customer specifications.

The Quality Assurance Engineer (Systems) Band 2 will support key projects in working to reduce Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) across the business.

The post holder will also investigate and identify the root cause of quality problems, by adopting a systematic approach to problem solving and implementing robust corrective actions.

Control Plans, Inspection & Test Plans (ITP) and other Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) related activities play a significant part in this role.

As our Manufacturing Quality Assurance Engineer, you will:

• Support the QA Team with continuous improvement activities to reduce the cost of poor quality.
• Be involved in investigations into issues raised by the shop floor ensuring a clear root cause has been identified.
• Create and manage high value customer documentation packs which require approval by the high value customer prior to product shipment.
• Support the Quality department in the on-going upkeep and maintenance of the Integrated Management System (IMS) to maintain compliance with ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001 and other subscribed requirements.
• Increase IMS awareness across site at all levels.
• Conduct internal audits in accordance with the internal audit plan.
• Support the Quality Assurance team during customer and regulatory audits and assessments in all aspects of the IMS.
• Support the supplier audit plan by conducting supplier audits as required.
• Supporting the Quality Assurance team in raising change notes if required.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to join a diverse, dynamic, and fun global team that likes to challenge the status quo with new ideas and maximum creativity.
• Strong Career progression opportunities
• A company culture of promotions from within
• Flexible Benefits purchase (eg. additional annual leave etc)

What We Are Looking For:

• 4 GCSEs including grade C or above in English and Maths or equivalent qualification or experience.
• Previous experience in a Quality Assurance related role within a highly regulated manufacturing organization (e.g. nuclear, aerospace, medical etc).
• ISO9001 Lead Assessor qualification.
• Experience in conducting internal audits.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the business and work directly with customers, suppliers, and regulatory bodies.
• Experience in working with problem solving methodologies such as 8D, DMAIC, Ishikawa, 5Why s etc.
• Excellent communicator with experience in presenting to all levels of a business including management and shop-floor employees.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Ability to manage own time and deliverables effectively.
• Demonstrable desire to progress and succeed.
• Demonstrable positive attitude and ability to work calmly under pressure.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role, click on APPLY today, forwarding an up-to-date copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance.

No agencies please.