Quality Engineer

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Do you have what it takes to lead continuous improvement within the engineering industry, striving towards modern national standards and conformity? Here at Vacgen, we have an amazing opportunity for an experienced Quality Engineer to join the team as we continue to expand. The main requirements and employee accountabilities are: Understand customer requirements and industry best practice to develop a strategy for improving the quality of all products Lead co-ordinate root cause analysis of quality issues relating to product, purchased parts and customer complaints to install permanent solutions and prevent re-occurrence To own the RMA process, ensuring that customer feedback and is driven to the highest standards of service To manage the administration of the internal quality process (NCR, CAR) to ensure speed of containment, corrective action, of root cause and resolution of issues Working as a hands on member of the Quality team to deliver the outcomes Assist with supplier selection through robust qualification inclusive of aligning process capabilities and ensuring Quality Assurance practices are in place The essential skills/experience required for this role are: Experience in the use of Continuous Improvement tools and techniques Structured, organised approach to work providing a consisted/detail approach to problem solving Five years’ experience working in a similar manufacturing environment and possess a good understanding of using Quality and Process management tools and methodology, including 5S/6S, flowcharts, VSM, Kaizen, Pareto, QCPC, 8D, Cause & Effect, Ishikawa, 5 whys etc The skills and experience we would like the employee in this role to have are: Using CMM or Faro Arm devices and a range of metrology equipment typically used in machine shop environments Previous experience of working in vacuum science would be advantageous Required Qualifications: Degree qualified Mechanical Engineer Qualified to ONC/HNC level in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing or relevant Quality professional qualification We require the following personal qualities/attributes Positive attitude to modern Quality practices and manufacturing processes Previous experience of coordinating/leading small multi-functional teams to drive results and close out issues Must have good communication skills (both up and down stream and external contacts) and able to train others, facilitate quality events and meetings including cross functional teams Keen to drive improvements and capable of thinking outside of the box and challenging current thinking to develop new ideas/solutions