Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

Posted 1 week ago by Morson Edge

Apply
£47 Per hour
Undetermined
Undetermined
Barrow-in-Furness
Apply
Computer Systems Cross-Functional Integration Data Analysis Management Management Systems Root Cause Analysis Stakeholder Management Verification And Validation

Summary: The Principal Quality Engineer role at Morson involves supporting the Quality Function at the Barrow in Furness site, ensuring compliance with the Quality Business Management System. The position requires managing tasks, delivering results, and guiding junior team members while conducting various Quality activities. Key responsibilities include Quality investigations, data analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives. Knowledge of ISO standards and effective stakeholder management is essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the Quality Function and ensure compliance with the local Quality Business Management System.
  • Manage tasks, deliver results, and escalate problem areas.
  • Provide guidance to junior team members.
  • Conduct specialist Quality activities in various areas including Quality Assurance and Supplier Quality Assurance.
  • Develop local Management System documentation such as policies and procedures.
  • Manage non-conformance resolution and corrective actions.
  • Conduct Quality investigations and analyze data effectively.
  • Contribute to working groups and ensure deliverables are achieved.
  • Utilize company computer systems and software as appropriate.
  • Support departmental reviews and liaise with customers as required.
  • Critique and tailor issues in written reports and presentations.
  • Support continuous improvement activities.

Key Skills:

  • Knowledge of ISO 9001/EN9100 standards.
  • Understanding of Business Management Systems and Operational Assurance processes.
  • Ability to interpret specifications, procedures, and contract requirements.
  • Experience with Root Cause Analysis methodologies.
  • Effective action management and verification skills.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills.
  • HNC or degree in an appropriate technical discipline or equivalent experience.
  • Qualified Quality professional with lead auditor status or equivalent experience.

Salary (Rate): £47.12/hour

City: Barrow-in-Furness

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Morson is working with the UK's leading defence manufacturer, seeking a talented Principal Quality Engineer to join the team at the Barrow in Furness site.

Role Description
The Principal Quality Engineer will provide support to the Quality Function, ensuring compliance with the local Quality Business Management System.As a competent Quality professional, you will manage your tasks, deliver results, and escalate any problem areas.You will also provide guidance to more junior members of the immediate team.This role involves conducting specialist Quality activities in areas such as Quality Assurance, Supplier Quality Assurance, Supplier Improvements, Quality Engineering, Quality Reporting, Quality Systems, Quality Records, Strategic Manufacturing, Field Engineers, Receipt Inspection, and Site Redevelopment Programme.

Core Duties
As a fully contributing member of the Quality team, you will work collaboratively to achieve our goals.It is essential to demonstrate SHE and responsible business behaviours in this role.You should have a clear understanding of and be able to develop the local Management System documentation, such as policies, procedures, workmanship standards, risk assessments, and processes in your related area.You will support the management of non-conformance resolution and corrective actions with key stakeholders and process owners.Conducting Quality investigations is a key responsibility of this role.You must have the ability to analyse data effectively, identifying themes and implementing corrective actions.Be an active contributor in working groups, ensuring deliverables are achieved and learning from experience (LfE) is captured and applied.As a Principal Quality Engineer, you should be capable of leading and driving a scope of work.Utilise company computer systems and software as appropriate.Be able to articulate and deliver Quality objectives.Support departmental reviews and liaise with the customer when required.Critique and tailor issues and ideas in written reports and presentations to ensure accuracy and clarity of meaning.Support the delivery of results through continuous improvement activities.

Knowledge:
Knowledge of ISO 9001/ EN9100 standards is required for this role.Understand the Business Management Systems, Operational Framework, and Operational Assurance process.Product safety should be a priority for you.Understand the importance of cross-functional integration.Export requirements knowledge, such as International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), is necessary for this role (where applicable).

Skills:
You should have the ability to interpret specifications, procedures, and contract requirements.Experience with Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies, such as Fishbone, 5 Why, relationship diagrams, or six sigma, is essential for gathering and analysing evidence cross-functionally.Demonstrate effective action management and verification skills.Be an effective stakeholder manager, including with the customer.

Qualifications:
You must have an HNC or degree in an appropriate technical discipline or equivalent experience.Be a qualified Quality professional with lead auditor status or equivalent experience.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit an up-to-date CV

Apply
Similar Jobs
Loading data...