Quality Engineer (423jc) vacancy in North Wales ()

My client is one of the world-leading international organisations in the field of optics with locations throughout Europe, Asia and the USA. Due to company expansion they are now looking for additional personnel to build on the team.

You will be reporting to the Quality Manager and your primary role will be to provide support and direction to the control of processes and quality management, in accordance with both departmental operation procedure and company Quality Manual

Therefore your key responsibilities will include the following:-
• Ensuring that all activities are conducted in accordance with company SOP’s
• Providing guidance in the development of procedures to accommodate a changing environment
• Supporting Operations in achieving and environment of continuous improvement through identifying best practice and championing changes working closely with Shop Engineers
• Presenting system data to the FRACAS team reviews for both internal and external failures
• Identifying key parameters from FRACAS for both internal and external customer issues and producing monthly trend analysis
• Producing Right First Time data. Publishing results and utilising them to direct efforts/focus
• Liaising with all areas of the business, at all levels, together with suppliers and customers in resolving product quality related issues
• Supporting all business improvement activities
• Conducting product audits in order to demonstrate compliance with procedures
• Attending the various business/product reviews to ensure the business is addressing all aspects of the requirement to the satisfaction of the customer
• Building effective working relationships internally and externally

Candidate specification
• A high standard of formal education (preferably to HNC level or equivalent)
• Knowledge of AS9100 quality requirements
• A time served background in mechanical engineering
• An understanding of metrology (optical/mechanical), and problem solving tools/techniques
• Familiarity with SPC data generation
• Fully competent in the use of PC’s as detailed technical report generation will be required
• Excellent communication skills, a methodical approach to working, and proven attention to detail
• Proven ability to work under pressure to achieve demanding objective

Following attribute are considered desirable, but not essential for the role
• Familiarity with auditing techniques
• Experience in lean practives
• QA experience within a precision manufacturing environment

Because of the nature of the work undertaken at my clients' site, this post is required to meet special nationality rules and therefore are only open to British Citizens. All selected candidates will be required to undergo security clearance.
The MoD rules state that in order to have access to this level of information, candidates "must be British as defined in the British Nationality Act 1981"