Main characteristics
- Location
- Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
- Company
- George Blake
- Salary
- £32000 - £34000/annum
- Employment type
- Permanent
- Category
- Engineering
Job summary
Job Title: Quality EngineerLocation: Aylesbury, United Kingdom
Salary: £34,000 per annum
Company Overview:
We are a leading manufacturing company focused on delivering high-quality products and services. We are currently seeking a meticulous and experienced Quality Engineer to join our team in Aylesbury. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with industry standards, maintaining product quality, and driving continuous improvement initiatives within our manufacturing processes.
Key Responsibilities:
* Apply knowledge and practical application of industry standards such as ASME, PED, Norsok, NACE, ABS, DNV, and related bodies to the manufacture of company products.
* Assist with on-site and off-site customer inspections and visits as required.
* Perform compliance inspections for incoming and outgoing goods.
* Assess client inquiries, identifying the need for engineering support.
* Control and document the execution of examinations and tests as required by legislation, manufacturing codes, or client specifications to ensure product quality and safety.
* Conduct 'stage' and 'final' inspections based on company drawings and specification requirements.
* Prepare quality documentation required by the company and clients to ensure compliance with purchasing specifications.
* Drive the identification of root causes for internal and external quality issues/complaints.
* Monitor and communicate all quality issues to suppliers through the Non-Conformance Procedure (NCP) and implement corrective and preventive actions.
* Monthly reporting on supplier performance and improvement actions.
* Act as a liaison with suppliers regarding design or manufacturing problems/queries.
* Assist in streamlining manufacturing and associated techniques to reduce time and costs.
* Support the calibration of pressure gauges.
* Participate in the inspection and quality control process within company stores, production areas, and with suppliers.
* Undertake any other reasonable activities or assigned tasks delegated by senior management.
Required Skills and Experience:
* Strong engineering background with the ability to read engineering drawings.
* Proven understanding of industry safety standards.
* Experience in problem-solving methods and practices.
* Effective verbal and written communication skills.
* Proficiency in using an ERP system.
* Ability to issue clear instructions and influence change.
* Flexibility to travel, sometimes at short notice.
* Desirable: Knowledge of welding and Lean Six Sigma (yellow or green belt).
The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the highest quality standards, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. If you possess the required qualifications and are passionate about contributing to a dynamic manufacturing environment, we encourage you to apply
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