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Quality Engineer

Job Description

My client a leading design, manufacturer and supplier of engineered products are currently looking to recruit an experienced Quality Engineer for their Sheffield based site.

As Quality Engineer you will play a key role in ensuring the quality and reliability of products, whilst also assisting in the ongoing development and implementation of robust quality control processes and procedures to ensure continued excellence.

Quality Engineer - Main Responsibilities:

  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, customers, and suppliers to address and resolve quality issues, ensuring seamless communication and cooperation.
  • Assist in the continued development and implementation of robust quality control processes and procedures to ensure consistent excellence.
  • Investigate and document NCRs in line with company requirements, where appropriate conducting thorough RCA investigations to identify root causes and implement effect corrective and preventative measures.
  • Prepare detailed 8D, ISIR, PPAP and FAIR Reports
  • Ensure products and processes comply with relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards, particularly ISO 9001:2015.
  • Conduct internal audits, in line with the internal audit schedule
  • Participate in external audits at supplier premises to verify quality standards are consistently met.
  • Monitor and analyse quality data to identify trends and areas for continuous improvement.
  • Manage customer-specific projects, ensuring quality objectives are achieved within the set deadlines.
  • Provide technical support and advice based on engineering drawings and support quality assurance activities through SAP investigations.
  • Undertake / Conduct quality inspections internally and externally, as and if required

Quality Engineer - Skills & Experience

  • Ideally hold an engineering-based qualification with GCSE level education essential as a minimum
  • Experience in a similar Quality Engineer role, with strong knowledge of ISO 9001:2015
  • A recognised Internal / External Auditing qualification would be desirable
  • Ability to conduct detailed root cause analysis and implement effective corrective actions
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with all levels of the organisation
  • Good understanding of 8D / ISIR / PPAP / FAIR Reports
  • Proficient in Excel and Word
  • Previous knowledge of SAP is highly desirable