Job Description

We are looking for a proactive and detail-driven Quality Engineer to join our Quality team on site at our Manufacturing facility in Debden, Essex. This role will be responsible for driving product and process excellence and will ensure that quality is built into the product during the design and development stage to mitigate risks during production.


In addition, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining ISO 9001 compliance, support delivery of our customer contractual requirements, APQP activities and champion quality culture at all levels within the organisation.


If you're passionate about quality and continuous improvement, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Job planning (APQP) process owner ensuring adherence and risk mitigation Support job planning (APQP) tasks - Tech spec review, jobs bags, internal standards, FMEA, production hand-off, Control Plan Ensuring that the Technology Management Process is followed for all Debden owned activities Owner of all Quality deliverables including Control Plans, GR&R of new equipment and FMEAs Responsible for quality activities (including FAT, SAT and BAT testing) for new machinery Lead assigned improvement activities using structured problem-solving techniques such as six sigma, 8D etc. Process Facilitator for all DFMEAs, FMEAs and PFMEAs and the link into the Control Plans Training out of Control Plan requirements to all personnel. Creation of all specifications linked to the Control Plans and management of all variables and templates within the electronic Quality system (QiS) Facilitator for the job history process ensuring it is completed for all jobs. Collating the Quality related data, including FMEA process review and amendment based on data collation Owner of the Debden Integrated Management System, meeting ISO standards, updating documentation in a timely manner and conducting the annual IMS review Conduct gap analysis and implement changes to quality processes for changes to ISO standards

Contract type

: Permanent

Working hours

: Full Time - 37.5 hrs per week (9am - 5:00pm Mon - Fri)

Base location

: Debden

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

An engineering background in a relevant design and/or manufacturing environment (essential) ILM certificate or evidence of equivalent training or experience Demonstrable experience of leading and managing a team of people Robust understanding of APQP, NPI, DFMEA / PFMEA processes Problem solving - 9 step/8D/5Y/CAPA tools experience Working knowledge and experience of ISO 9001 quality system Proven experience of participating in and/or leading product and process audits. Knowledge of LEAN principles and of Continuous Improvement methodologies. Experience in a manufacturing organisation and some experience of audit (desirable) Experience of working with lean manufacturing processes (desirable)

About De La Rue

De La Rue is a leading supplier of currency solutions and a long-standing trusted partner to central banks and governments worldwide. Our products underpin the integrity of economies and trade, enabling businesses and citizens to participate securely in their respective economies.


With a heritage spanning over 200 years, we remain a global leader in advancing security and integrity for currency solutions, supplying 54% of the world's central banks and manufacturing in the UK, Europe & Asia. We produce fully finished banknotes, polymer substrate, security and currency services.

Benefits

26 days annual leave exclusive of bank holidays Contributory pension scheme (De La Rue pay 1.5x the employee's contribution - employee contributions up to a maximum of 6%, with employer contributions up to a maximum of 9%) Life assurance - 4x your annual salary Cycle to Work Scheme Subsidised Gym Memberships Various other perks and Employee Assistance packages Enhanced family friendly policies (e.g., four weeks paid paternity leave)

Please note that applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and therefore interviews may be held prior to the closing date for this vacancy.


This position is located in the United Kingdom. To be eligible for consideration, you must be authorised to work in the UK without company sponsorship