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Senior Quality Engineer - Halesowen
Due to continued expansion my client is looking for a dynamic Senior Quality Engineer to support and enhance their current Quality Team. The SQE will be given the opportunity develop his/her role working primarily at our Halesowen head office but also at our Manufacturing site in Darlaston. Their machining facility is the largest Graphite Machine Shop of its kind in Europe and boasts state of the art equipment following substantial investment over recent years.
The successful candidate will:
- Develop and maintain FMEA's to ensure all risks are captured in the Process Quality Plan.
- Create APQP documentation to support new project introduction.
- Develop Standard Operating Procedures for repeat work and ensure that standardisation is adhered to.
- Conduct regular audits and spot checks to ensure compliance to internal processes and national standards.
- Manage customer complaints and internal non-conformance using methodologies such as 8D, Ishikawa Diagrams and 5 Why's.
- Undertake improvement projects to reduce scrap, rework and non-conformance.
- Conduct contract reviews to ensure that requirements are planned and achievable.
- Design packaging specifications.
- Train members of staff regarding best practice activities.
The skills desirable for this position are:
- A strong engineering background is essential, preferably gained within a Machine Shop environment.
- Must be able to demonstrate experience of APQP, FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, Six Sigma and Gauge R&R gained in a similar position.
- Must be able to communicate well at all levels.
- Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- The successful candidate will be able to motivate people and be able to demonstrate his/her contribution to continual improvement activities.
The Qualifications required for this position are:
An Engineering qualification to minimum HNC level is desirable.
A CQI Diploma at Level 5 would be a distinct advantage.
This is a permanent, full-time position, Monday to Friday, day shift, 39 hours.
Competitive rate of pay.
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.
