Quality Engineer

JOB- Quality Engineer
LOCATION - Hertfordshire
TERM- Permanent
SALARY- £33,000-£37,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

We are looking for a Quality Engineer on a permanent basis in the Hertfordshire area to ensure products are manufactured according to customer specifications and that company Quality targets are hit. The ideal candidate will have CMM experience with a good Mechanical background. This is a great opportunity with future development and scope for career progression within the next few years.

The Quality Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

• HNC qualified beneficial or work based equivalent experience in a similar role
• 3 years experience in Manufacturing Environment
• CMM experience desirable
• Self-motivated individual
• Right first time approach
• Ability to work calmly under pressure

The Quality Engineer role will involve:

• Deal with internal non-conformances, ensure suspect stock is quarantined/handsorted/ reworked/scrapped and implement corrective actions as required.
• Preparation of documents for APQP/PPAPs
• Produce and input data for weekly and monthly management review meetings, including investigation of quality issues from the previous week.
• Conduct shop floor audits and sample inspections determined by the Quality Manager as required.
• Collating material compliance data, report writing where necessary
• Resolve customer issues in a timely manner
• Champion problem solving with use of RCA tools such as 8D, 5WHY, ISHIKAWA, FMEA's
• Succeed in driving down rejects eliminating system errors and reduce overall cost of Quality
• Monitor output, quality & scrap rates. Improving OTD performance
• Maintain records of products and approved suppliers

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV to find out more, along with your availability and your salary expectation.