Job Description
Senior Quality Engineer
~ Horsham, West Sussex
~£45,000 - £55,000 + excellent bens.
We work alongside you to deliver proven surveillance and fire control solutions for the most demanding environments. Joining the Quality team and reporting to the Quality and Test Engineering Manager, the Senior Quality Engineer will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the QMS, and assigning work to and supporting the Quality Engineers.
Key Responsibilities: Senior Quality Engineer
Supporting the maintenance and continual improvement of the QMS to ensure that the requirements of BS EN ISO 9001
Conducting internal audits to monitor operation and effectiveness of the QMS and to facilitate continual improvement.
Ensuring that appropriate corrective actions, resulting from recorded non-conformances, are implemented and effective.
Development of QMS elements with process-owners including process, procedure & operating instructions.
Working closely with the Supply Chain team - Responsibility for on-site supplier assessment & approval. Liaison with suppliers to facilitate the on-time supply of conforming materials and services from external providers resolution of issues with non-compliant product.
Customer-facing liaison on Quality issues.
Reviewing customer bids and contracts for Quality requirements and preparation of Quality Plans.
Fault analysis and reports on customer returns.
Sign off CofC in accordance with the relevant company procedures.
Skills & Experience: Senior Quality Engineer
Experienced in the management of a QMS within a design and manufacturing environment.
Qualified to minimum HNC/HND or relevant equivalent; (Engineering related discipline is highly desirable).
A confident and credible communicator, able to interact plausibly in all settings within the business.
Experienced in managing and conducting internal and supplier audits.
Experienced in “8D” problem solving methodology within an SME and with suppliers, including use of 5-Whys and Ishikawa/Cause and effect diagrams.
Able to create and develop clear and concise QMS elements including processes, procedures, and workflows.