Quality Engineer

Posted 08 November 2023
Salary £35000 - £45000 per annum
LocationAccrington
Job type Permanent
Discipline ManufacturingAerospace
ReferenceBBBH17880_1699464656

Job description

We are currently seeking a dedicated Quality Engineer to join our team in Accrington. In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring the quality of products received by our clients, driving improvement activities, and enhancing customer satisfaction. If you are a proactive, results-driven professional with excellent communication skills and experience in FMEAs and PPAP documentation, this position is an excellent fit for you.

Who This Job Would Suit: This role is suitable for a proactive and approachable Quality Engineer with a proven track record in the field. The ideal candidate will be Six Sigma Greenbelt certified, possess excellent communication skills, and have expertise in handling FMEAs, PPAP documentation, and other quality-related tasks. If you are organised, methodical, and keen to make a difference, we invite you to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the business in waste reduction and throughput improvement while maintaining 100% quality performance.
  • Handle Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), FAIR approvals, OFI identification, customer issues, and training of inspection personnel.
  • Compile and submit First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) for customer approval using Visual FAIR.
  • Interface with internal and external customers and suppliers on quality issues.
  • Drive improvement activities to reduce scrap, rework, and non-value-added costs.
  • Compile and monitor Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), R&R, and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) documentation.
  • Act as the PPAP Coordinator, ensuring the timely submission and approval of PPAP documents.

Location - Accrington, Lancashire
Salary - c£35k - £45k (dependent on experience)
Benefits - up to 20% pension! Life Assurance, 25 days holiday + BH, Occupational Health with free eye tests, sick pay, onsite canteen, and free parking.
Permanent - Full Time - 0800-1630 (Mon-Thu) 0800-1300 (Fri)

Contact Details: For further details about this exciting opportunity, please contact jacob@emp-sol.com or call 0161 4166249