Job description

Quality Engineer Privately owned with a significant equity backing, the company manufactures a broad range of small geared motors and has recently expanded with an acquisition of another leading UK manufacturer within the same industry. The company enjoys a premium brand value in the UK and believes there is significant opportunity to increase brand value globally. Role This role will be principally based from our Headquarters in Bournemouth; however, regular UK travel within the first 6 months is anticipated. Reporting to the Operations Director, the Quality Engineer will be responsible for: - 1. Establishing appropriate product test methods to ensure product quality and warranty compliance. 2. Investigation and effective resolution of internal, supplier and customer related non- conformities using 8D methodologies. 3. Support new product introduction by preparing advanced product quality planning and parts submission documentation in line with program need dates. 4. Provide quality input to the Engineering department in the preparation and maintenance of FMEA and Supplier selection documentation. 5. Analyse warranty returns and implement corrective actions in order to drive improvements in product quality and robustness. 6. Perform statistical process control analysis of key manufacturing processes and suggest corrective actions to ensure compliance to print tolerances. 7. Conduct internal product and process audits to ensure compliance to the companies Quality Management System. 8. Review plant quality KPI statistics and drive improvements in line with company Targets. Candidate This role provides a unique opportunity to take responsibility for the quality of a significant manufacturing operation. The individual will be an experienced Quality Engineer with a minimum HNC or equivalent in Mechanical, Production or Industrial Engineering having had exposure to lean manufacturing methods and quality methodologies such as 5S, Kanban, 6- sigma etc. Page 2 of 2 The individual should be practical and innovative with mechanical designs and ideally have experience within quality control of castings, injection mouldings, gears and assembly techniques. A practical and dynamic approach must be supported by a broad engineering knowledge and expertise. Salary KDC is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.