Quality Engineer

Andy File Associates Limited are working as a Recruitment Business on behalf of our client with regards this permanent position of Quality Engineer

The Company

Our client is one of Britain’s leading independent aerospace and industrial forgers. The unique feature is the combination of open and closed-die forging while also undertaking the whole production process from raw material to the finished product in one location.

Taking pride in being a great place to work. As one of the UK’s leading steel manufacturing company they want to ensure that they attract, motivate and retain the best people who can deliver the best service to the company and our customers.

Main Purpose of the Quality Engineer

Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will be part of a team dedicated to ensuring the quality of IFA’s product meets the requirements of our customers. You will be essential to the maintenance of IFA quality systems and approvals as well as being a driving force for improvement throughout the business using a variety of quality tools and techniques such as auditing, practical problem solving and statistical process control.

Key Accountabilities of the Quality Engineer

Assisting in the continual assessment of the Quality Management System
Actively aspiring to promote a culture of quality throughout the business
Managing and improving the Non-Conformance register, including co-ordinating improvement meetings and meeting the business KPI objectives
Facilitating the control and calibration of all pyrometry equipment as well as ordering consumables
Reviewing and approving furnace surveys/instrumentation/system accuracy tests
Reviewing and updating the approved supplier list and auditing external sub-contractors and suppliers as appropriate
Assisting in maintaining NADCAP and customer accreditations
Performing internal audits as well as quality spot checks of in-progress work
Statistical analysis of external providers delivery and quality data
Ordering specifications when requested and authorised
Monthly analysis of trends for external providers, pyrometry, PPM’s
Instigating and participating in team root cause analysis using quality tools such as 3C’s, 5Why’s and 8D’s
Assisting in issuing a monthly quality assurance performance monitoring report

Any other duties as may reasonably be required:

Updating monthly performance data on all notice boards for KPI’s
Deputising for the Quality Manager when required
Travelling to suppliers for auditing purposes

Skills and Experience needed for the Quality Engineer role :

Essential:

Experience of quality systems (ISO9001, AS9100, NADCAP)
Good understanding of Quality procedures
Questioning and analytical work attitude
Excellent attention to detail and organisation skills
Competent working knowledge of Excel, Word and other windows-based data systems
Excellent communication and liaison skills
Flexible and proactive approach

Desirable:

Knowledge of customer quality standards, including those of Rolls Royce etc
Knowledge of Pyrometry and AMS2750
Knowledge of mechanical / metallurgical testing and laboratory quality
Certificate in and/or working knowledge of auditing

Qualifications

Essential:

Degree in a materials/engineering related subject
Full driving license

They offer you:

Competitive pay
Holidays – you will have 33 days holiday, including bank holidays
Pension scheme – offers a 5% contribution. The pension scheme comes along with further discounts on health, travel and rescue insurances
Bonus scheme – this is linked to team and company performance
Westfield cash plan – level 1 health cash plan which comes along with numerous discounts and special offers, including gym discounts, online, high street and grocery retailers and many more
Death in service payment, full company sick pay and long service rewards
Tax efficiency schemes: Childcare vouchers and Cycle to Work
On-site parking is available
Focus on wellbeing and mental health awareness
Trust – they encourage you to come up with ideas and get the most out of your job with us
Development – they offer genuine development opportunities to progress your career

Key Details

Work hours: 37 hours per week

Monday to Thursday 8:15-16:30, Friday 8:15-16:00

Salary : £35,000

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Quality Manager

Andy File Associates Limited are working on behalf of their client as a Recruitment Agency with regards this permanent vacancy.

Our client is growing through a phrase of growth and is looking for a Quality Manager to join their already successful team.

Preferred Qualifications / Skills:

Essential:

Working knowledge of quality procedures
Understanding of the national and international quality standards including ISO9001 and AS9100
Effective Root Cause Analysis skills
Excellent decision making skills
Excellent organisational skills
Working knowledge of mechanical testing, NADCAP Heat treatment, NDT and Pyrometry

Desirable:

Working knowledge of Excel and Word
Understanding of material specifications

Summary of Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist Quality Director with the development of the company quality system.
Assist Quality Director with the day to day management of the effectiveness of the quality system to AS9100 standard.
Day to day management of Inspection, Certification, Quality Assurance and Quality Control departments maintaining quality standards as required.
Performing supplier quality assurance audits for assigned suppliers.
Liaison with outside agencies, UKAS, customers and other third party auditors in gaining and maintaining approvals
Developing corrective actions to support supplier problems and failures, suggesting modifications and corrective actions by suppliers to meet customer specifications and standards.
Assist Quality Director in ensuring that products and services meet customer needs and expectations to fulfil company quality objectives.
Create and sustain a culture that is based on continuous improvement within the Quality Department.
Revise and update the quality management procedures.
Take lead responsibility for significant quality issues. Be “hands on” with the issue, develop a plan to resolve the issue, communicate the plan and progress on the plan to the organization.
Identify areas where product or service quality requires corrective action.
Lead Auditor for internal audits – create and maintain internal audit system.
Ensure that all departmental employees are fully aware of their responsibilities in line with the company quality and aware of customer requirements.
Produce monthly management report and attend Management meeting and other meetings as required e.g. NCR meeting, Health and Safety meeting
Deputise for Quality Director when required.

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Metallurgist

Andy File Associates Limited are working on behalf of their client as a Recruitment Agency with regards this permanent vacancy.

Our client is growing through a phrase of growth and is looking for a Metallurgist to join their already successful team.

Preferred Qualifications/ Skills:

Essential:

Excellent understanding of metallurgy and material processing
Understanding of Quality procedures
Excellent attention to detail
Good understanding of Inspection procedures and processes
Team Player
Decision making skills
Excellent organisational skills

Desirable:

Excellent communication and liaison skills
Flexible and proactive approach
Working knowledge of auditing procedures
Good IT skills

Summary of Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Main Function of Job:

Manage, monitor, and proactively advise on hot material conversion
Design / Preparation of production routes
Prepares methods of manufacture
Customer Liaison
Check pre-print and final drafts of works route cards
Involvement with customer audits of the Company
Investigation of non-conformances
Any other duties as may reasonably be required