Salary:
£35,000 - £40,000
 Location:
Durham
 Type:
Permanent
 Sector:
Engineering & Manufacturing
 Benefits:
Excellent Company Benefits
 Ref:
LLR214

We are looking for a Quality Engineer to be part of the Quality team ensuring all components are manufactured to the highest of standards and quality is maintained throughout.

As part of the role you will be driving down product and processing non-conformance and associated root cause analysis, carrying out inspections of internal and external components, and ensuring compliance of internal processes and procedures.

If you are an experienced Quality Engineer with working knowledge using a large variety of measuring equipment, including CMM, we would love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Inspect manufactured and purchased components in line with quality standards and engineering drawings
  • Conduct audits of the machining and production processes to ensure compliance to all written standard operations and work instructions
  • Investigate and root cause analysis of internal or external non-conformances that are identified and implementing effective corrective and preventative actions
  • Produce, maintain and develop quality assurance documents, standard operating procedures, work instruction and packaging specifications
  • Driving continuous improvement in products, services and processes and champion a culture of reasoned corrective action
  • Liaise with internal teams and external suppliers regarding non-conformances and to investigate/co-ordinate reporting to completion
  • Manage calibration activities to ensure all equipment is maintained to the standard required
  • Actively participate in improvement activities and projects aimed at enhancing product quality and process efficiency.

Who we’re looking for:

To apply we ask that you have previous experience as a Quality Engineer within a fast paced manufacturing environment. You must have an HNC or NVQ level 4 in engineering. An apprenticeship certificate in a relevant engineering discipline is also preferred. Flexibility to work at other sites is required so a driving licence is essential.

Experience in the use of a large variety of measurement equipment including CMM is essential for the role. Understanding of engineering drawings is a must. Internal Auditor certification for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, would be an advantage.

If you are driven, highly motivated and can work well within a team as well as independently we would like to hear from you.

Benefits:

  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Holiday buy & sell
  • Car scheme
  • Competitive pay
  • Enhanced pension
  • Training & development

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