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A Manuafcturing Quality Engineer is required for a World Leading Engineering Company based in the UK.

Job: Manufacturing Quality Engineer
Location: Bath
Salary: £40k-£43k

As the successful Manufacturing Quality Engineer your duties and responsibilities will include:-

* Devise and own specific elements of the quality improvement road map. Support the implementation and subsequently maintain systems and procedures to ensure continued compliance withAS9100/ISO9001 Quality system and any project specific Quality requirements.

* Lead the implementation of specific, focussed ‘Quality Improvement Programmes’ to deliver year-on-year QCD improvements, utilising KPI analysis, Pareto, FMEA and other relevant tools and techniques.

* Record and generate supplier quality performance figures for the review of the Senior Management Team.

* Supporting the successful implementation and delivery of specific Advanced Production Quality Plans for New Product Introduction.

* Reviews and Map processes; support introduction of robust processes by utilising techniques such as PFMEA’s and subsequently control the processes using Control Plans etc

* Preparation and submission of specific Quality Approval documentation (FAI and/or PPAP submission) to customers.

* Working closely with Supply Chain Management, Engineering. Manufacturing and Programme Management on supplier selection for new products and services.

* Approving new products and services in line with Company procedures.

* Lead all activities associated with specific non confirming product containment incidents, finding root causes and ensuring robust and rigorous problem resolution.

* Ensuring the supply chain fully confirms and is compliant with the QMS.

* Utilise R & R studies and SPC as the basis for driving on-going process improvements.

* Support design reviews and cost estimation activities as necessary.

* Where necessary support off site (UK and overseas) visits and manufacturing activities.

* Deliver annual objectives set by functional manager.

* Supervise and co-ordinate sub contract Manufacturing Engineering activities.

* Supervise and co-ordinate Central Inspection priorities and activities.

* Management of gauge calibration.

KNOWLEDGE & ABILITY REQUIRED

* Minimum HNC/Degree in Engineering or Business related discipline (or equivalent)

* Experience gained in a manufacturing quality or supply chain quality environment, preferable in high volume manufacturing business to set the right standard.

* Experience of Quality Improvement programmes, Pareto, PFMEA or similar continuous improvement initiatives to drive quality improvements.

* Experience of utilising APQP tools and techniques.

* Experienced in the use and construction of PFMEA’s, Control Plans and FAI Reports.

* Extensive experience of statistical analysis, process capability and problem resolution tools (8D, 5 Why, 6 Sigma etc) and techniques.

* Extensive knowledge of AS9100 and ISO9001 to comply with company processes.

* A team player with the ability to work on own initiative, and able to influence others by demonstrating a positive “can do” attitude.

* Ability to work at pace in a multi-project environment.

* Ability to obtain SC clearance.

The post holder will desirably have, or will be able to develop:

* Knowledge and understanding of the challenges of technology development, new product development and new product introduction projects.

* Familiarity with multinational projects subject to US ITAR and UK export legislation.

* Experience in the use of industrial MRP, MRP –II or ERP tools, ideally Syteline.

Turnkey regrets to inform that our client can only accept applications from engineering candidates who have a current valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom and are able to obtain UK Security Clearance.
We regret that this client is not prepared to sponsor work permit or work permit transfer applications.
Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, should not apply as your details will not be processed.
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