Office Location: Milton Keynes
Sector: Manufacturing
Quality Engineer - The Opportunity
We are seeking a Quality Engineer to join an established manufacturing business, sto take ownership of the Supplier Quality and preformance. The client works in a highly regualted sector and this individual will be responsible for the performance and quality of the suppliers, supporting project teams by ensuring key suppliers deliver critical parts on time, in full and to the required standard.
Quality Engineer - Key Responsibilities
Supplier relationships, performance and the quality of their output
Ensuring the key suppliers deliver critical items on time, in full and to the require standard
Monitor progress of orders and manager suppliers
Identify and mitigate any quality issues, risks and supply chain disruption
Undertaking gate inspections, process witnessing and first article inspections (FAI)
Carry out new supplier assessments, quality audits and maintaining supplier accreditation records
Develop Supplier KPIs and metrics to monitor supplier performance, quality and to drive improvements.
Undertake failure analysis, conduct root cause analysis using tools such as 5 Why, 8D, Ishikawa and implementing corrective actions.Quality Engineer - About You
Quality assurance experience in defence, aerospace or automotive manufacturing or experience in a similiar engineering environment.
Knowledge of ISO9001/AS9100 Rev D
Experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
Familiarity with both destructive and non-destructive techniques
Ability to interpret engineering and electrical drawings and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing GT&D, defence and technical standards
Confident with Lean methologies
Confident, professional with excellent communication skills across all levels of the business
Self-motivated, organised, and able to work independently Quality Engineer - What’s On Offer
Company group personal pension
Death in service benefit equal to three times basic salary, eligible after three onths of service
Staff wellbeing and support service
Medical Healthcare cover
Profit share bonus scheme
If this role of Quality Engineer is of interest simply click apply or if you have any further questions, please contact David Thompson at Orion Electrotech Reading.
Due to the volume of applications we receive, unfortunately we are not able to respond to every application personally, therefore, if you have not heard back from us within 5 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful. To see our other available vacancies please visit our website
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Salary description
£40000.00 - £45000.00 per year