Job title: Quality Assurance Engineer
Job type: Permanent / Fixed Term (Perm)
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Engineering
Functional Expertise: Engineering - Quality
Salary type: Annual
Salary: negotiable
Location: Poole, UK
Job published: 03/09/2024
Job ID: 215813
Contact name: Joel Aboagye
Phone number: +441182284119
Contact email: jaboagye@pg-rec.com

Job Description

JOB – Quality Assurance Engineer

LOCATION - Poole

TERM - Permanent

SALARY- £35,000 - £45,000 per annum (dependent on experience)   

A new opportunity has arisen to join a globally recognized precision engineering company. The company is looking for Quality Engineer to join their new and expanding team.

Ideally the Quality Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

  • Experience in conducting internal audits and supplier audits
  • Experience in working with problem solving methodologies such as 8D, DMAIC, Ishikawa, 5Why’s etc.
  • Excellent communicator with experience in presenting to all levels of a business including management and shop-floor employees.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office packages, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Good attention to detail and the ability to be able to manage own time and deliverables effectively.
  • A strong desire to progress and succeed.
  • Demonstrable positive attitude and ability to work calmly under pressure.
  • Good usage and knowledge of ISO14001, ISO45001, ASME ‘N’ & ‘NPT’, PED, ATEX and Functional Safety would be beneficial but not essential.
  • Experience in working with APQP related elements such as PPAP, Control Plans, DFMEA, PFMEA would be beneficial but not essential.
  • Mechanical Engineering background would be preferred.
  • Knowledge of NDE testing – formal training may be provided if not qualified.
  • NDE / PCN Level 2 Qualified would be beneficial but not essential.

The Quality Assurance role will involve:

  • Carry out internal audits in accordance with the internal audit plan.
  • Be involved in investigations into issues raised by the shop floor ensuring a clear root cause has been identified and effective corrective actions are implemented by using effective problem-solving tools such as 8D, DMAIC, Ishikawa, and 5 Whys.
  • Support the Quality department in the ongoing upkeep and maintenance of the Integrated Management System (IMS) to maintain compliance with ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001 and other subscribed requirements.
  • Support the Quality Assurance team during customer and regulatory audits and assessments in all aspects of the IMS.
  • Create and manage high-value customer documentation packs which require approval by the high-value customer prior to product shipment.
  • Carry out continuous improvement activities to reduce the cost of poor quality whilst also supporting the Quality team.

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up-to-date CV as soon as possible, along with your availability and your salary expectation.