Description
Position Duties & Responsibilities
Prepare and perform when required Quality Control Plans in conjunction with Manufacturing InstructionsPrepare and support Quality Inspection Instructions specific to each work area and product typePrepare and perform audits to insure that procedures and instructions related to the QMS are adhered toPerform random Quality checks on the shop floor of critical characteristics as identified in manufacturing control plansWhen required, provide support to Purchasing for evaluation of new suppliers, or continuous improvement activities of existing suppliersVisit suppliers and customers to investigate non-conformance issuesBe able to lead/support investigations of non-conformances and all responses using problem solving techniquesWork with Quality Inspectors to ensure quality instructions are followed and documented in manufacturingPrepare as and when required Quality PlansWork as part of a Project team to ensure they follow Quality procedures and processes acting as the needs of the customerQuality Responsibilities
Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of non-conformities related to product, processes, and quality systemsIdentify and record any problems related to product, process, or quality systemInitiate, propose, or provide solutions through designated channelsVerify, or participate in the verification of, implemented solutionsControl further processing or delivery of non-conforming product until the non-conformity has been correctedRepresent the needs of the customer in internal functions related to the Quality SystemSkills Required
Ability to work with and communicate effectively with subcontractors, engineering staff, project staff and customer representativesAbility to record and organize all necessary documentation within the Quality Management System to maintain controlAbility to communicate clearly and exercise judgementAbility to coordinate and manage inspection staff and inspection and testing at sub-contractors Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required
Minimum 5 years in QC/QAPrevious experience in an engineering environment or relevant industry sectorProficient in the use of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)Preferably have experience in auditingFamiliar with the use of Quality tools and techniques (RCA, 8D, 5 Why, PFMEA)Understand ISO 9001 quality standardsBe able to read and understand technical drawingsDesirable:
BS EN 9102 First Article ExperienceExposure to CNC MachiningExposure to Assembly Integration & TestNPI process and controlsAPQP ExperienceAAP3 is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.