Job Description

Junior Quality Engineer

Vacancy

Working Hours:

37.5 hours per week (Mon - Fri)

Salary:

30,000 - 32,000 per annum

Contract:

Permanent

Location:

Newton Aycliffe

Senstronics

Ltd is an acknowledged leader in the design, development and production of a high stability range of pressure sensing products.

Based in Newton Aycliffe and established in 1999, Senstronics have invested heavily to develop its own state of the art thin film production facility and in-house ASIC design technology. We have grown considerably and now, with 145 employees, we are looking to increase our capacity to meet demand from the multi $billion market.

Job Purpose

We are seeking a

Junior Quality Engineer

to assist the QHSE and manufacturing teams in the maintenance of our high standards, whilst developing the skills and experience required to progress to a Quality Engineer. The role is instrumental in the daily quality assurance activities and overall business performance in the context of standards, output and scrap/wastage.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Operational

Ensure that the requirements of the QMS are maintained and communicated effectively throughout the business.

Conduct routine inspections and testing of products and components.

Document and report quality issues, test results and non-conformances.

Support internal and external audit activity.

Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action processes.

Support continuous improvement initiatives across production and engineering.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality concerns.

Maintain accurate records of quality control activities.

Support the Head of Quality with supplier quality assurance activities.

Provide technical customer support in relation to queries and returns.

Maintenance and analysis of all Quality KPI's.

Review of existing procedures, work instructions and control plans for clarity of purpose, scope and desired result, ease of interpretation and applicability with the objective of eliminating error - fool proofing and minimising inconsistencies.

Promotion of a positive Quality culture.

General

Management and maintenance of relevant documentation in line with the business needs.

Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers and suppliers.

Work collaboratively across departments to achieved shared objectives.

Advocate core values and associated behaviours.

Adhere to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), health and safety (H&S), and health and wellbeing.

Ensure compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and all other governing/legal requirements.

Ensure individual continuous development to improve personal and organisational performance.

To undertake any other duties appropriate to the level of the post, as required.

Knowledge and Skills

A working knowledge of ISO9001 and automotive core tools.

A qualification in either mechanical or electrical Engineering.

Knowledge and experience of continuous improvement and lean principles techniques.

Good problem-solving and data mining skills.

Good interpersonal skills and persistent in the pursuit of excellence.

Experience of working in a team to achieve overarching output.

Experience of following procedures within time limits.

Sound level of Microsoft Office literacy.

Good organisational and time management skills.

Excellent attention to detail.

Ability to achieve personal objectives and completion of identified training.

Commitment to continuous professional development.

Knowledge and experience of internal auditing.

Knowledge of statistical analysis and quality control tools.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Understanding of manufacturing processes and the impact of continuous improvement.

Senstronics

operates within a

framework

of

core values

in which all staff are expected to adhere to. Examples of behaviours relating to the Junior Quality Engineer include but are not limited to:

Join Forces

? Have good morale and cooperation with the Business Development Team to sustain the required level of production required.

? Value the expertise of colleagues and work collaboratively to maximise efficiencies.

Take Ownership

? Provide regular feedback to colleagues within the Business Development Team in relating to ongoing projects.

? Acknowledge and learn from mistakes in the context of Kaizen activities.

Innovate

? Generate ideas and strive to be proactive in our response to emerging technology.

? Embrace change and support colleagues from across departments in cycles of change and new ways of working

Choose Positivity

? Be optimistic in your approach to your role whilst recognising the reality of challenges within the manufacturing process.

? See every challenge as an opportunity and promote this practice across departments working alongside the manufacturing process.

Be Heard

? Be receptive to new ideas in accordance with consultation/collaboration with colleagues.

? Seek out missing or salient viewpoints to ensure consistency and transparency in relation to the manufacturing process.

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Private medical insurance Sick pay
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,000.00-32,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person