Job Description

Hours: 37 hours per week worked Monday-Friday. Hours negotiable from a minimum of 30 hours will be considered.

Benefits: External and in-house training courses available, flexible working arrangements including lunchtime finish on Fridays, holiday buyback option, profit share scheme, free parking, cycle to work scheme, bike storage and shower facilities.

Forge is looking for a practical Senior Product Quality Engineer who can manage its robust and established Product Quality Control operations on a day-to-day basis, drive continuous improvement, liaise with customers and suppliers, and contribute proactively to Product Quality from design through partner manufacture and beyond. This is an exciting opportunity within the green economy working for a people-orientated, pioneering LED company!

Key Responsibilities

oManage the manufacturing quality of optoelectronic LED products, LED assemblies & LED components as well as related goods

oAdminister and operate the company's quality case management system, ensuring accurate record keeping and clear communication to internal and external stakeholders

oManage incoming and outgoing goods inspections, supported by a Quality and Test Technician

oAct as the primary customer liaison/contact for quality-related matters

oSupplier quality monitoring, analysis, evaluation & development

oLead failure analysis investigations, establish route cause and implement corrective actions

oLead the company's Quality Management System to the requirements of ISO 9001:2015

oSome auditing of suppliers and customers.

Qualifications

oA degree or HND in a relevant Science or Engineering discipline or equivalent

oIPC610 practitioner qualification desirable but not essential

Skills/Experience:

oExperience of working with mechanical and electrical products with good knowledge of 3D CAD

oExperience of electronic & optical metrology is an advantage though in-house training is available

oExperience of working in a manufacturing environment desirable

oExperience of ISO 9001 Quality Management System preferred

oKnowledge, understanding and practical experience of statistical quality control techniques & methods

oGood communication skills, able to deal effectively with customers and suppliers

oA problem solver, who is self-motivated with a 'can-do' attitude and a good eye for detail

oGood organisational skills, able to work to tight deadlines.

Why Work for Us?

Forge is really good at designing and making a huge variety of cutting edge LED products, a previous Queen's Award Winner for outstanding innovation, and very handily located in Ulverston, on the edge of the stunning Lake District. We are committed to quality control and are accredited to ISO 9001:2015 and 14001:2015. As an SME, we can give you plenty of variety, interesting challenges, and training. Be a part of the green economy with us!

Please visit www.forge.co.uk or contact jobs@forge.co.uk or phone 01229 580000 for further information.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 45,000.00-52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme Flexitime Free parking On-site parking Profit sharing
Ability to commute/relocate:

Ulverston LA12 7NQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person