Our well established client based in Leeds, West Yorkshire is looking to recruit a Quality Engineer for a permanent position. 

The Role

Key responsibilities for the role include:

− Driving down ‘Cost of Quality’ across the business including internal quality, warranty and reliability costs

− Act as a ‘change agent’ to actively support the company’s ‘Quality Improvement Plan’ with a strong focus on developing a proactive and preventive quality improvement culture and mindset across the business

− Development, implementation and improvement of manufacturing quality systems and business processes

− Strong working relationship with Business Units and other departments including Manufacturing, Technical Support, Service, Product Development, Engineering, R&D Test House, Sales and Purchasing

− Ensure that internal quality problems and customer concerns are fully investigated using recognised problem solving tools and techniques

Accountabilities

Key accountabilities for the role include:

− Major role in leading quality investigations and structured problem solving using DMAIC tools and methodologies for problems identified by external customer complaints and internal concerns. Engaging other departments in problem solving investigations.

− Manage DMAIC Investigation Tracking Log.

− Challenging Team Leaders and Line Leaders on the suitability, adequacy and effectiveness of proposed actions relating to DMAIC investigations, concerns and internal defects

− Training, facilitation and coaching to the manufacturing operation and wider business functions to raise awareness and understanding of quality tools and improvement methods and ensure that they are consistently applied and implemented across the

Skills & Experience

− HNC or degree qualified in an Engineering or Science based subject

− Proven experience gained in a manufacturing and/ or technical environment.

− Factory-build knowledge and experience of products, how the work should be undertaken and the importance of it being visually correct and compliant with agreed quality standards.

− Strong knowledge of structured problem solving techniques (e.g. Operational Excellence/ Six Sigma/ Lean Toolbox) and experienced in improvement methodologies

− Excellent communication, analytical and IT skills (e.g. Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint).

− Positive attitude with a ‘can do’ mindset when faced with a challenge.

This is a full time permanent position Monday to Friday.

Interested?  Please e-mail your CV by selecting the “Apply Now” option and call Stacey on 0/7/7/8/5/2/5/1/1/6/7

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