Quality Assurance Engineer

JOB - Quality Assurance Engineer LOCATION - PooleTERM - PermanentSALARY- £35,000 - £45,000 per annum (dependent on experience) A new opportunity has arisen to join a globally recognized precision engineering company. The company is looking for Quality Engineer to join their new and expanding team.Ideally the Quality Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

• Experience in conducting internal audits and supplier audits
• Experience in working with problem solving methodologies such as 8D, DMAIC, Ishikawa, 5Why's etc.
• Excellent communicator with experience in presenting to all levels of a business including management and shop-floor employees.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to be able to manage own time and deliverables effectively.
• A strong desire to progress and succeed.
• Demonstrable positive attitude and ability to work calmly under pressure.
• Good usage and knowledge of ISO14001, ISO45001, ASME 'N' & 'NPT', PED, ATEX and Functional Safety would be beneficial but not essential.
• Experience in working with APQP related elements such as PPAP, Control Plans, DFMEA, PFMEA would be beneficial but not essential.
• Mechanical Engineering background would be preferred.
• Knowledge of NDE testing - formal training may be provided if not qualified.
• NDE / PCN Level 2 Qualified would be beneficial but not essential.

The Quality Assurance role will involve:

• Carry out internal audits in accordance with the internal audit plan.
• Be involved in investigations into issues raised by the shop floor ensuring a clear root cause has been identified and effective corrective actions are implemented by using effective problem-solving tools such as 8D, DMAIC, Ishikawa, and 5 Whys.
• Support the Quality department in the ongoing upkeep and maintenance of the Integrated Management System (IMS) to maintain compliance with ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001 and other subscribed requirements.
• Support the Quality Assurance team during customer and regulatory audits and assessments in all aspects of the IMS.
• Create and manage high-value customer documentation packs which require approval by the high-value customer prior to product shipment.
• Carry out continuous improvement activities to reduce the cost of poor quality whilst also supporting the Quality team.

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up-to-date CV as soon as possible, along with your availability and your salary expectation.