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Location: Bridgwater
Permanent
We are currently recruiting for a client that specialises in the design and manufacture of automatic and manual wet blasting machines used within many industries including aerospace, advanced manufacturing and composite manufacture.
This role is a permanent opportunity where you will be responsible for ensuring that products and services meet quality standards and requirements.
You will be implementing quality control procedures and identify areas of improvement in overall product quality.
Role Responsibilities – Quality Engineer
- Develop and implement quality assurance processes and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations including ISO 9001:2015.
- Conduct thorough quality inspections and audits of products, processes, and systems to identify areas for improvement.
- Collaborate with the manufacturing team to establish quality checkpoints throughout the manufacturing process.
- Design and implement testing protocols and procedures to evaluate product performance and reliability.
- Analyse results and data to identify trends, defects, and opportunities for optimisation.
- Investigate and resolve quality-related issues, including non-conformities and customer complaints.
- Lead initiatives to continuously improve quality standards, processes, and systems.
- Implement corrective and preventive actions to address root causes of quality issues.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration to optimise product design, manufacturing processes, and supplier quality.
- Maintain accurate records of quality inspections, test results, and corrective actions taken.
- Prepare and present regular reports on quality performance metrics to management and stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with documentation requirements, including quality manuals and standard operating procedures.
- Evaluate supplier performance and capabilities for both external machine builds and purchased items to ensure adherence to quality standards and requirements.
- Establish quality criteria and specifications for incoming materials and components.
- Collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality issues and improve product quality throughout the supply chain.
The ideal candidate for Quality Engineer role would have:
- Proven experience in quality engineering or a related role, preferably in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
- Strong knowledge of quality management principles, tools, and methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing).
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and identify actionable insights.
- Effective communication skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and communicate quality-related information to diverse audiences.
- Detail oriented and organised, with a commitment to accuracy and precision in all quality-related activities.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team and prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining a focus on continuous improvement.
- Ability to continuously seek opportunities for improvement
- Work with a meticulous eye for detail and the ability to meet deadlines
- Willingness to travel to sub-contract machine builders in the UK and abroad.
For more information on this role, please contact Juls Bujalska on 01453 852541 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]
Omega Resource Group is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors.
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