Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Quality Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring that our products meet the highest quality standards. This position requires a strong understanding of quality assurance processes, as well as the ability to analyse data and implement effective solutions to enhance product quality.

Responsibilities

Ensure company maintains compliance with ISO 9001 quality management standards.

Lead BSI audits and conduct internal audits in accordance with our audit schedule.

Support supplier quality efforts by working with Purchasing to conduct supplier audits.

Lead root cause analysis (RCA) activities for internal and external quality issues.

Lead corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to ensure timely and effective resolution of issues.

Collaborate with Engineering and Production teams to create and maintain SOPs and work instructions.

Provide guidance to other BAMUK UK companies on quality-related matters and shared best practices.

Lead and assist the Quality Inspector with PPAPs, First Article Inspections, and customer quality requirements.

Ensure process stability during New Product Introduction (NPI) projects.

KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)

Timely closure of NCRs and CAPAs

Quality improvement completion

Supplier quality performance

Audit compliance

Process stability on existing & NPI Products

Skills & Prior Experience (Qualifications)

Minimum 3 years' experience in quality engineering, ideally within a

metal manufacturing

environment

Strong working knowledge of

ISO 9001

systems

Internal or lead auditor training preferred

Good communication skills

Comfortable with engineering drawings and GD&T

Experience with quality tools: 8D, Root Cause Analysis, SPC, FMEA

Ability to work across teams and communicate clearly with production, Engineering, suppliers, and customers

Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve.

Six Sigma or Lean certification desirable but not essential

Reporting to

Technical Manager

Holiday Allowance

23 days; 3-4 held back for Christmas shutdown. 1 extra day after 4 years' service, and another 1 after 8 years.

Benefits

3% matching staff pension after 3-month probationary period

+1 holiday after 4 years / +1 days after 8 years

Bi-annual company profit share

10% payout on savings from Bright Ideas

Free Tea & Coffee

Private healthcare after 6 months of service

2 fully paid 1-hour physio appointments per year

Subsidised gym membership

Career progression opportunities

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 38,000.00-41,431.13 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking Private medical insurance Profit sharing
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:

Quality control: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Location:

Sittingbourne ME10 2PH (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Quality Manager