Quality Engineer

Summary: The Quality Engineer role in Skelmersdale involves leading quality activities to enhance processes and systems within a manufacturing environment. The position requires collaboration with various departments to ensure quality standards are met and improvements are implemented. The role is a 12-month fixed-term contract and demands a strong background in quality systems and project management. The successful candidate will report to the Quality Manager and may also provide guidance to other team members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Initiates and completes technical activities for new or improved products, processes, or systems.
• Establishes a network of resources to facilitate project completion.
• Participates in project planning and establishes project objectives and priorities.
• Maintains awareness of quality improvement opportunities and suggests ideas.
• Conducts and leads inter-laboratory test method studies.
• Plans and leads quality system and process audits.
• Documents results and prepares reports for communication to personnel.
• May train and guide the technical and administrative work of others.

Key Skills:

• Accredited degree in a relevant field.
• Knowledge of quality systems such as ISO-9000, metrology, and audits.
• Familiarity with statistical tools like exploratory data analysis and Gage R&R.
• Good knowledge of Analysis of Variance, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, and Statistical Process Control.
• Excellent process improvement and problem-solving skills.
• Good project management skills.
• Ability to liaise with suppliers, customers, and staff at all levels.

Salary (Rate): 47344

City: Skelmersdale

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other