Quality Engineer

Summary of Position:

Reporting directly to the Quality Manager, the Quality Engineer must be able to work independently and effectively within a team. The individual must be able to comply with all quality standards applicable to Westley Engineering, including an understanding of IATF & AS9100

The Quality Engineer will need to communicate effectively with other QA professionals, suppliers, and customers at all levels.

The role requires a hands-on engineer who can adapt to various situations, from day-to-day production inspections to customer PPAP documentation.

The role will be based primarily in Birmingham, but travel throughout the UK may be required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• You will work closely with the production team to audit their processes and assist them in reducing waste and non-conformities.
• Complete first-off reports, initial sample inspection reports, and capability studies for both production and trial components.
• Use and calibration of vernier calipers, micrometers, dial test indicators, slip gauges, height gauges, Go/No-Go gauges, etc.
• Use of CMM, Shadow Graph, Keyence, Tensile Tester, and Spectrometer.
• Help support the maintenance of the organisation's ISO registration, including conducting Internal Audits.
• Drive and develop internal, supplier, customer, and third-party quality system audits.
• Assist Quality Manager with any departmental activities
• Assist with the continuous improvements for the business.
• Ensure all Non-Conformances are actioned robustly and in a timely manner.
• Ensure products flow through the quality department quickly and efficiently.
• Monitor scrap and drive scrap reduction.s
• Maintain and establish effective corrective action systems, effectively utilising core quality tools such as 8D and 5 Whys.
• Manage, prepare, and submit customer-specific documentation relevant to PPAP.
• Generate documentation to supply Aerospace products, including FAIRs and any in-production supporting documentation.
• Experience in working within a small team and used to dealing with demanding OEM customers
• Experience working within an Automotive/Aerospace environment
• HNC or equivalent qualification
• Proven background using core quality tools (APQP, SPC, MSA, FMEA & PPAP)
• Strong knowledge of 8D and 5 Why analysis
• Motivated & assertive personality, willing to learn & develop opportunities for improvement
• Will have experience from within a high-volume manufacturing environment
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Focuses on customer satisfaction and delivers a quality service or product to the customer

Hours of work:

7 am - 4 pm Monday - Thursday

7 am - 12 pm Friday

Benefits:

Competitive Salary

Annual Performance-Based Bonus

25 days plus statutory holiday entitlement

Paid Leave on your Birthday

Healthcare Package with Benenden Health

On-site parking

Staff discounts on all retail products