Quality Engineer
- Annual Salary: 35,000 - 40,000
- Location: Gateshead
- Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
We are seeking a dedicated Quality Engineer to join our client's Operations team. This role supports the Head of Operations and Compliance in identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities across the business unit.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Define, specify, and implement quality standards and procedures for manufacturing processes.
- Maintain and update the Integrated Management System.
- Lead and support customer and external audits as required.
- Conduct and manage internal audit processes.
- Define new and optimise existing production and testing techniques to ensure stable and quality-driven production processes.
- Maintain and manage the Goods Inward inspection procedure and the internal and external calibration system, including cost management.
- Work with clients and internal functions to proactively identify trends relating to performance and reliability through RMA data and field performance.
- Support engineering change requests promptly to ensure ongoing support for products in the field.
- Provide technical support using problem-solving techniques to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve issues.
- Write technical reports in line with internal and customer requirements.
- Work independently and as part of a team to make decisions aligned with business needs.
- Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as required by the business.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- 5 or more years of experience in a Quality Technician/Engineering role, preferably in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
- In-depth knowledge of Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001).
- Ability to read and understand technical drawings, specifications, and reports.
- Experience in conducting technical analysis of products and evaluating compliance and non-compliance against test specifications.
- Competent in problem-solving processes including Ishikawa and 5 why analysis.
- IT literate, proficient in MS Office software.
- Excellent oral, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
- Must be able to work in a team environment and build relationships.
- Initiative-taking with a can-do attitude and a thirst to continuously develop and learn.
- Diligent and able to apply a logical and common-sense approach to activities.
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
To apply for this Quality Engineer position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.
