Quality Engineer

• Hull, UK\|


• Full\-time\|


• Permanent

Job description

About us:

Headquartered in Derby, with operations across the UK, Germany, Spain, Australia and the United States, Wescom Group specialises in safety and emergency survival solutions for the defence and maritime industries.

A global leader in the design and manufacture of pyrotechnics, Wescom Group is made up of a portfolio of trusted brands with capabilities including electronic beacons, screening and signalling, signature management, obstacle breaching, perimeter lighting, pharmaceuticals and emergency rations, developed through both strategic acquisition and organic growth.

Role:

sMRT is looking for a Quality Engineer to join our team in Hull and play a key role in maintaining and improving quality across our operations. You’ll work closely with internal teams and suppliers to ensure products, processes and services consistently meet customer, regulatory and company requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the maintenance and continual improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS).


• Support internal and external audits and the closure of non\-conformances.


• Investigate quality issues, customer complaints and supplier non\-conformances.


• Carry out root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventative actions.


• Monitor and improve supplier quality performance.


• Support supplier approval, assessments, audits and development.


• Review supplier quality documentation and certificates to ensure compliance.


• Support First Article Inspection (FAI), product verification and validation activities.


• Conduct inspections and product audits to ensure conformity with specifications.


• Work closely with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain and Warehouse teams to resolve quality issues.


• Support new product introductions, process changes and customer projects.


• Promote quality awareness and continuous improvement across the organisation.


• Use quality tools including 8D, 5 Whys and Root Cause Analysis.

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Quality role, ideally within manufacturing.


• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and Quality Assurance/Quality Control principles.


• Experience investigating non\-conformances, customer complaints and supplier quality issues.


• Experience supporting internal and external audits.


• Strong problem\-solving, analytical and communication skills.


• Experience in marine, defence, engineering or regulated manufacturing is desirable.

• HNC/HND or equivalent in Engineering, Manufacturing or a Quality\-related discipline.


• Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor qualification is desirable.


• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.


• Proactive, solutions\-focused and able to work independently.


• Strong communication and relationship\-building skills.


• Willingness to travel occasionally to suppliers and customers.


• Eligible to work in the UK.

• Contributory Pension Scheme


• Access to our Reward Gateway platform, offering employee discounts, perks and recognition


• EAP System (Employee Assistance Programme)


• Subsidised Gym Membership


• Free on\-site parking

Details

Location: J1, J2 And J3 Anlaby Trade Park Springfield Way, Anlaby, Hull, England, HU10 6RJ

Remote working: Not Available

Role type: Full\-time

Salary: Competitive

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