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Quality Engineer
In support of an established SME UK based manufacturing Group focused primarily on the machining and manufacture of components for the aerospace sector, a NEW Quality Engineer is required for this privately owned company in Dartford, Kent.
The Quality Engineer is responsible for two key Quality functions: the preparation and submission of First Article Inspection Reports and the management of non-conforming product. The role includes forming a good working relationship with customer s quality representatives and assisting process owners and account managers in the resolution of customer concerns.
The purpose of this role is to provide support to the Quality Manager to ensure they meet key quality objectives.
Key Responsibilities & Objectives
• Responsibility of the FAIR process - ensuring FAIR requirements are identified, created in accordance with customer requirements and submitted on time to an acceptable standard
• Day to day management of the MRB process, ensuring all non-conforming product is identified and investigated with the aim to reduce the re-occurrence of issues
• Ensure preventative action and risk management is carried out in accordance with internal procedures to reduce the risk of potential reoccurrence
• Be responsible for the timely calibration of all measuring devices, ensuring equipment is within calibration and available to our Production employees when required
• To carry out Delegated Product Release Verification in accordance with AS13001
• Carry out Internal Audits in accordance with an agreed plan
• Follow up audits by assisting Process Owners to effectively close non-conformances in a timely manner
• Liaise with the Quality Manager to share key responsibilities to ensure business continuity in all aspects of the Quality function required by the Company and its stakeholders
• Compile Quality performance reports for review with the QM against agreed targets and budgets. This will include performance against the agreed Scrap Cost allowance in annual budgets and preparing reports for management review
• Liaise with customers to develop business relationships and resolve customer concerns
• Manage the Supplier rejection process to ensure delivered product is consistently conforming
• Ensuring all customer quality requirements are identified, applied internally, and communicated to the supply chain where required (including Goods In Verification of Purchased Product)
Essential Training & Competences:
• Experience in the compilation and submission of FAIRs
• A proactive approach to day-to-day activity management and ability to make or present decisions for review where appropriate
• Knowledge of, and ability to apply a number of problem-solving techniques including but not limited to fishbone diagrams, pareto charts, 8D, 5 whys and other root-cause analysis techniques
• Fully conversant with the requirements of AS9100
• Awareness of, and experience with internal/3rd party audits
• Ability to generate professional reports and present findings for management review
• Demonstrable application of professional behaviours and a high level of customer service
• Minimum of 3 years experience working in a Quality department in an engineering environment
• Competent mechanical engineering ability or relating background
Desirable
• Experience of working in an Inspection environment with knowledge of inspection and measurement techniques
• Knowledge of AS13100
• Certificate of Common Training for DPRV Personnel including AS13001 and AS9117 requirements
• IAQG certified lead assessor for AS9100
• Lean Six Sigma belt
• Working knowledge of APQP/PPAP
• Member of an appropriate professional body, e.g. the Chartered Quality Institute
If you are interested in this hands-on and focused position, then please apply directly. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
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