Quality Engineer

Overview

Quality Engineer – Plymouth • Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 • Hours: Monday - Thursday 08:15 - 16:45; Friday 08:15 - 13:45

Yolk Recruitment are partnered with this leading high-precision manufacturing business as they continue to grow. With a strong history of secure long term contracts the business has always offered security and the opportunity to develop in a well run, world class operation, manufacturing high quality components.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) using established quality engineering tools and techniques.
• Investigate quality issues through data analysis, audits and root cause investigations, implementing effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Monitor process performance using SPC, dimensional data and quality metrics, providing timely feedback to production and key stakeholders.
• Conduct internal process and system audits, support external customer and certification audits, and ensure document control compliance.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Suppliers and Customers to resolve quality concerns, reduce scrap and improve manufacturing performance.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI), process control activities and shop floor quality training to drive product quality and continuous improvement.

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience using core quality tools including 8D, FMEA, Measurement System Analysis (MSA), PPAP and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Experience working within a precision engineering or manufacturing environment, supporting production quality and continuous improvement initiatives.
• BTEC (or equivalent) qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing or Science, or at least 3 years' relevant quality engineering experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience of root cause analysis, data interpretation and implementing robust corrective actions.
• Experience conducting internal quality audits and supporting ISO 9001, ISO 14001 or AS9100 quality management systems (desirable).
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles, with Green Belt or Black Belt certification considered advantageous.

Benefits

• Annual pay review
• 25 days + bank holidays
• 13% pension
• Life assurance
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Company sick pay policy
• Flexible benefits package
• Employee assistance program

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