AddressJob Description
We are currently looking for a Quality Engineer for our manufacturing site in Slough.
You will play a critical role in ensuring that a company's products meet the required quality standards and that manufacturing processes are continuously improved.
Providing day-to-day shop-floor support in improving manufacturing/operational processes, management of non-conformance, and corrective action processes.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Point of contact for day-to-day quality issues
- Lead daily material review meetings with cross-functional teams
- Review internal non-conformances and customer complaints and close in a timely manner
- Investigate problems to identify root causes and implement permanent corrective actions
- Prepare customer certification dossiers and document packs prior to release of product
- Maintain KPI data/charts and monitor trends to identify improvement activities and reduce Cost of Poor Quality
- Carry out internal audits to the UK audit schedule and facilitate closure of non-conformities
- Provide support in external audits (Certification body/Customer/Supplier)
- Create rejection documents/notifications and assist with concessions applications
- Work closely with other Quality Engineers and Operational Departments in resolution of quality issues
- Work on Continuous Improvement initiatives/projects as identified by the Quality Manager
- Provide other QA support as relevant for the role
Diversity & Inclusion
We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.
The Individual
- A working knowledge of the ISO9001 Quality Management System standard is essential, and familiarity with the AS9100 Aerospace standard would be advantageous.
- Strong problem-solving skills and hands-on experience in Root Cause Analysis, preferably gained in a manufacturing environment. (ideally Oil & Gas, Automotive, or Aerospace)
- Possession of an internal auditing certificate would be an advantage.
- Knowledge of various quality tools, such as 8D, PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), Gauge R&R (Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility), Lean methodologies, etc.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
- Strong organizational skills to manage various tasks and documentation effectively.
- Degree/HND qualified in Science/Engineering/QA or equivalent is desired.
- Fluent in written/spoken English is essential.
About Smiths
About John Crane
