Quality Engineer

About the job

Quality Engineer

Location: Basingstoke/Reading

Salary: £37,860 - £48,000 depending on skills and experience

Closing Date: 25th July 2024

As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• In-house development & opportunities for growth in role.
• Attractive contributory pension scheme (9% - 13% dependent on own contribution).
• 270 hours a year holiday entitlement.
• 9-day fortnight (every other Friday off)
• Life Assurance.
• Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
• A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and well being - (more information available on our careers site).

You will support delivery in a crucial role within AWE providing support to the UKs at sea deterrent.

Successful Candidates will be reporting to the Quality Engineering Manager responsible for:

• Ensuring that manufacturing processes are performed correctly using the right tools, materials, and processes.
• Creation of quality documentation and development of SOPs in line with regulatory requirements.
• Proactive review and improvement of systems and processes.
• Working closely with engineering and manufacturing staff to ensure quality protocols are followed and documentation is correctly maintained, implementing any new changes or adaptations based on a quality review.
• Validating inspection and testing of various parts of manufacturing including product, components, processes, and comparing against predefined standards.
• Audit process to ensure compliance with the proper quality standard/s and that safety requirements are met throughout the production process.
• Analysing problems reported and developing improvements to overcome them
• Statistical analysis of manufacturing data and creation of reports for senior team based on quality documentation.
• Working closely with internal partners and key stakeholders.
• Continuous improvement in the manufacturing process.

Whilst not to be considered a check list, candidates should be able to demonstrate some of the following:

• ONC/HNC, A Levels, Diploma Level 3 or equivalent NVQ level 3 in relevant subject.
• Membership of an industry related professional body.
• 2-5 years in a manufacturing or science environment preferred.
• Experience of working in Quality Assurance.
• Lead Auditor preferred; audit experience would be advantageous.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of measurement tools, techniques, and methodologies.
• Experience of dealing with customers and suppliers.
• Knowledge of APQP toolsets.
• Understanding manufacturing processes.
• Experience of Management Systems and related standards (e.g., ISO9001:2015)
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and management.
• Good report writing and presentation skills, strong attention to detail and ability to present data effectively.
• Evidence of problem-solving root cause analysis and analytical skills.
• Proficient in MS Office software including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint & experience using Database/s.

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