PROJECT QUALITY ENGINEER

An exceptional opportunity has been created due to continuing expansion for a PROJECT QUAILTY ENGINEER.

This is a fascinating manufacturing facility, a modern, inclusive organisation, multi-site & as their PROJECT QUALITY ENGINEER, you will be given responsibility for developing the Quality activities, in order to obtain reliable products on time, to the required quality.

You may be QUALITY ENGINEER, looking to expand your career potential, the opportunity is here!

Commutable from Birmingham, Leamington Spa, Warwick, Coventry, Daventry, Kenilworth, Stratford-upon-Avon, Wellesbourne, Studley, Solihull

BENEFITS OF A PROJECT QUALITY ENGINEER

• £45,000 - £55,000
• Work - Place Pension
• £4,000 BONUS
• CAR ALLOWANCE £6700
• Early finish Friday
• You will be joining a highly prestigious, dynamic, multi-site engineering organisation
• Very busy, friendly organisation
• Health care
• Superb genuine progression available 

DUTIES OF PROJECT QUALITY ENGINEER

• Manage the development of quality activities
• Obtain reliable products on time with the required quality
• Using validated supplies to meet the customer requirements and deadlines
• Carry out audits to automotive standards
• PPAP’s and APQP
• Control Plans definition and execution
• Management of sub-suppliers
• Consolidating approval status of purchased materials and components
• Process Validation
• Product Homologation
• Support and coordinate the management of quality problems

REQUIREMENTS OF PROJECT QUALITY ENGINEER

• Quality Engineer experience is essential
• You will have gained your considerable experience from within a high-volume manufacturer
• Extensive experience with PPAP’s and APQP
• Previous experience of managing sub-suppliers
• Knowledge of Control Plan definition and execution
• Process Validation and Product Homologation
• Extensive Control Plan knowledge

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Projects Engineering Recruitment Support since 1994

QUALITY ENGINEER

My client is currently recruiting for a full-time Quality Engineer on a permanent basis; they are a large-scale, long-established manufacturer of industrial equipment in the Shropshire region.

Working hours will be a rotating shift pattern of 6.00am-2.00pm one week and 2.00pm-10.00pm the next. 

The company offers a generous salary and benefit package:

• Up to £34,034.09 depending on experience
• 23 days holiday pro rata plus bank holidays
• Company Pension
• Discounted food
• Employee Discount
• Life Insurance
• On-site Parking
• Private Dental Insurance
• Private Medical Insurance

The ideal Quality Engineer must have:

• Education to at least a HND level
• Previous experience in a Quality department role
• A recognised qualification in Quality or associated subject
• Knowledge of ISO9001
• Excellent understanding of engineering drawings and GDT principles
• Familiarity with quality assurance principles and practices (SPC, FMEA, Poke Yoke, MSA, Process Auditing etc.)
• The capability to supervise a small team of Quality personnel

Previous experience of working with heat treatment and hardness testing would be advantageous.

This is a fantastic opportunity for any Quality Engineers seeking a secure career within a large international business.

Candidate must be prepared to undertake business travel as needs must.

This job is commutable from Telford, Shrewsbury, Stafford, Wolverhampton and surrounding areas.

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Manufacturing, Production & Quality Recruitment Support since 1994

SUPPLIER QUALITY ENGINEER

My client is currently recruiting for a full-time Supplier Quality Engineer on a permanent basis; they are a large-scale, long-established manufacturer of industrial equipment in the Shropshire region.

Working pattern will be 8.00am-5.15pm Monday-Thursday and 8.00am-12.00pm Friday.

The company offers a generous salary and benefit package:

• 23 days holiday pro rata plus bank holidays
• Company Pension
• Discounted food
• Employee Discount
• Life Insurance
• On-site Parking
• Private Dental Insurance
• Private Medical Insurance

The ideal Supplier Quality Engineer must have:

• A recognised qualification in Quality or associated subject
• Proven experience in a similar Quality role
• Knowledge of using SPC and process capacity
• Knowledge of heat treatment and hardness testing
• Proven experience in supervising and leading a team

This is a fantastic opportunity for any Supplier Quality Engineers seeking a secure career within a large international business.

Candidate must be prepared to travel off site on company business.

This job is commutable from Telford, Shrewsbury, Stafford, Wolverhampton and surrounding areas.

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Manufacturing, Production & Quality Recruitment Support since 1994

QUALITY INSPECTOR

An outstanding opportunity has become available for a Quality Inspector, who wants to be part of a big success story as the progression available for this position is superb.

My client is a manufacturing organisation who are enjoying major growth and investment.They are a super friendly organisation, and there is a choice of shifts available, either Days, or Double Days.
 
As the Quality Inspector, you will preform inspections and checks on incoming materials, parts, and components.

Commutable from Blackburn, Halifax, Burnley, Rochdale, Preston, Skipton, and Accrington

BENEFITS OF A QUALITY INSPECTOR

• £29,400 - £34,000
• Paid Overtime available
• Work - Place Pension
• Very early finish Friday!
• You will be joining a highly prestigious precision engineering 
• Very busy, friendly organisation
• Genuine progression available 
• Long-term investment

DUTIES OF A QUALITY INSPECTOR

• Perform inspections, checks and tests
• Sampling incoming materials, parts, and components
• Perform inspections on purchased parts, subassemblies or finished products
• Rework or rejects
• Use of inspection equipment Micrometres and Vernier’s etc
• Working from engineering drawings
• Document results of all inspections
• Participate in revision of SOP’s
• Problem-solving

REQUIREMENTS OF A QUALITY INSPECTOR

• You will have relevant Quality Inspection experience
• Gained preferably from a manufacturing industry background
• To have the ability to read engineering drawings
• Strong experience of using inspection equipment such as micrometres and verniers 
• Choice of shift – Days or Double days
• Extensive Overtime available

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Manufacturing, Production & Quality Recruitment Support since 1994

QUALITY ENGINEER

An exceptional opportunity has been created due to continuing expansion for a QUALITY ENGINEER.

This is a fascinating manufacturing facility, very much at the forefront of new technology, evolving constantly to keep pace with new innovation. They have multiple facilities worldwide, and this site here in the UK, is an impressive award-winning facility, which has retained a family spirit.

As the Quality Engineer, you will be reporting into the Quality Manager, and you will be a key member of the team.

Commutable from Birmingham, Cannock, Walsall, Lichfield, Barton Under Needwood, Burton Upon Trent, Derby, Shepshed and Loughborough

BENEFITS OF A QUALITY ENGINEER

• £35,000
• Work - Place Pension
• Early finish Friday
• You will be joining a highly prestigious award-winning organisation 
• Very busy, friendly organisation
• Superb genuine progression available 
• Other benefits available

DUTIES OF QUALITY ENGINEER

• Day to day control of all Quality Assurance activities
• Containment issues
• 8D
• Internal supplier liaison to improve Quality
• Mange customer related incidents
• Full use of Quality tools such as 8D, SPC and Control Plans
• Support APQP

REQUIREMENTS OF QUALITY ENGINEER

• It is essential that you have Quality Engineering experience
• Ideally, you will have gained your knowledge from within a manufacturing environment
• Previous success in Quality
• Good knowledge of Quality tools, such as SPC and Control Plans
• Experience of containment and 8D
• This is a dynamic working environment and would suit and ambitious, passionate Quality Engineer

There is plenty of scope within this role if you are an ambitious Engineer.

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Manufacturing, Production & Quality Recruitment Support since 1994

HSEQ MANAGER

Due to an upcoming retirement, a long-standing partner is recruiting a replacement HSEQ Manager.

This role is available on a full time or part-time basis (2 – 3 days per week).

The Company has over 30 years of experience, they are accredited and tested to some of the highest and most stringent standards, offering an all-in-one solution, including design, consultation, manufacture, installation and maintenance of projects.

Their goal is to be the number one supplier in their industry.

HSEQ Manager Salary: £25,000 - £35,000, dependant on experience (full-time or part-time hours available)
Hours: 8am – 4:30pm

Commutable From: Derby, Nottingham, Leicester, Burton upon Trent, Tamworth

HSEQ Manager Candidate Requirements

• NEBOSH General Certificate.
• IOSH Minimum membership – TechIOSH
• Working towards C&G Level 5 qualification in Occupation Health and Safety Practice
• IEMA Approved Associate Certificate
• IEMA Membership minimum IEMA Associate
• Quality qualification minimum Lead Auditor

HSEQ Manager Key Responsibilities

• The HSEQ Manager will lead, develop & manage the behavioural SHEQ programme to include all current systems.
• Monitor & maintain systems certification to CE Marking EN1090-1, ISO9001, ISO14001, OHSAS 18001 & RISQS Rail audits.
• Determine & schedule audits to maintain systems accreditation and undertake internal audits.
• Deliver toolbox talks & assist in the identification of training needs for employees amongst other responsibilities.
• Provide expert support & advice for the site's behavioural HSEQ programme & to lead site-wide initiatives aimed at improving fair culture on site(s).
• Act as the human factors specialist for the site, providing expert advice to the team on human performance into various HSEQ systems.
• Give specialist human factors support to the branch & provide expert input into incident investigations, human failure analysis & change management.

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Manufacturing, Production & Quality Recruitment Support since 1994

QUALITY ENGINEER

To utilise quality and engineering skills in the provision of professional inspection, testing and improvement service in maintaining ‘best in class’ status.

The Quality Engineer will also apply enthusiastic initiative in problem-solving and the development of an ‘in-house’ customer service and supplier initiatives.

Quality Engineer Package and Benefits

• £34,000 - £36,000. Negotiable dependent on experience
• £4,200 bonus
• 30 days holiday (including statutory), rising to 34 days with service
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Life Assurance
• Private medical insurance (after a qualifying period)
• Early finish Friday’s

Commutable From: Milton Keynes, Leicester, Peterborough, Rugby, Kettering, Corby, Wellingborough, Banbury, Market Harborough, St Neots

Person Specification

• Minimum 5 years’ experience gained within Quality Engineering environmental Management (ideal industry being automotive / aerospace) – desirable, not essential.
• Degree or HND in Engineering Management systems or mechanical engineering.
• Significant knowledge and experience in controlling management systems in quality within an engineering or production/manufacturing environment.
• Managing multidisciplined quality teams.
• Working knowledge of ISO9001.
• Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) & ATeX experience would be useful, but training will be given. 
• Produce 8D’s, RCCM’s.
• Chartered status in Quality (CQI) and a Metallurgist would also be advantageous but isn’t essential.

Quality Engineer Key Responsibilities (but not limited to)

Culture and Improvements

• Instrumental in the development of a culture of determining root cause and providing cost-effective solutions.
• Become an active Operational process owner / team member. Ensure the continuous development of the Quality Management System (QMS) in consultation with the Operations management team.

Systems and Compliance

• Involvement in external accreditations such as ISO 9001- & third-party audits.
• Ensure that a continued proactive and inclusive approach to Quality standards are maintained and practically complied with throughout the entire business by liaison with all levels of the business

Measurement, Analysis, Root Cause and Action Management

• Lead timely completion and drive action achievement for Root Cause Analysis determined by NCR’s and scrap reports. Lead Quality investigations and subsequent improvements.
• Provide guidance on Quality tools and techniques to drive Quality improvement. Conduct scheduled Quality audits (as leader/member of audit teams). Monthly reporting to Quality Engineering Manager including relevant Key Performance Indicators. Lead improvement Kaizen and 8D teams.

 Communication and Training

• Instrumental in the operation of the monthly Quality Improvement meeting. Contribute to communication formats – Quality Flashes, Toolbox Talks, 8D. Identify needs, promote and initiate relevant Quality and related skills training. Support in the continued development of Quality Induction Training.

Testing

• Utilise relevant materials testing skills in providing a timely service in support of production activities – Dye Pen, Ferrite, Surface Checking, etc. Manage departmental material testing regime – external tests. Record events using recognised systems.

Customer Interface

• Liaise with customer representatives with respect to physical checks and inspections (in line with customer order and documentation requirements). Input of specific inspection activities to enable the development of ITP’s.

Supplier Interface

• Proactive liaison with relevant internal departments in problem-solving with suppliers. Immediate supplier liaison on problems associated to deviations to standards, specifications and drawings.

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Manufacturing, Production & Quality Recruitment Support since 1994

QUALITY ENGINEER

A role has become available for a QUALITY ENGINEER, within a well-known manufacturing company in the Stoke-on-Trent area.

This is an especially friendly, busy organisation, where you will be fully supported in your position who have a number of sites both here in the UK and in Europe.

The role is commutable from Stoke-on-Trent, Burton Upon Trent, Congleton, Buxton, Stafford, Macclesfield, Derby and Barton Under Needwood

BENEFITS OF A QUALITY ENGINEER

• £35,000
• IMMEDIATE START OFFERED
• EARLY FINISH FRIDAY
• Work Pension and Good holidays
• Free parking
• Excellent career move 
• Busy, friendly manufacturing organisation
• Long-established manufacturing Business
• Plenty of development and progression
• Well respected and well known
• A genuine chance to make an impact

DUTIES OF QUALITY ENGINEER

• Maintain Quality Systems
• Maintain IATF Quality System
• Conduct internal and external Quality audits
• PSW sign off with customers and suppliers
• APQP process
• Root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions
• 8D problem resolution
• Monitor scrap levels
• Non-conformance
• REQUIREMENTS OF QUALITY ENGINEER
• Relevant Quality experience from within manufacturing
• Ideally experience of maintenance of IATF
• Strong knowledge of 8D and 5 Why analysis
• Internal and external auditing experience
• This would suit a friendly, energetic individual
• WE CAN OFFER AN IMMEDIATE START

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Manufacturing, Production & Quality Recruitment Support since 1994

QUALITY & METROLOGY ENGINEER

This opening is on behalf of a global business, who are continuing to grow. Reporting to the Quality Manager, the Quality and Metrology Engineer will manage the test and validation resources of the company, including scheduling and completing tests and measurements.

The role is fairly wide-ranging, covering Quality, Metrology, Warranty and Laboratory.

Quality and Metrology Engineer Key Skills Required

• Essentially, you will have proven, CMM FaroArm experience
• PC-DMIS experience would be highly advantageous
• A Degree would be preferred but is not essential
• The right attitude and approach to work

Quality and Metrology Engineer Salary and Hours 

• £28,000 - £30,000, negotiable dependant on experience
• Monday – Thursday 8am – 4:45pm, 2:30pm Friday finish (39 hours per week)
• 33 days holiday (inc bank holidays), rising to 36 with service

Commutable From: Walsall, Wolverhampton, Cannock, Sutton Coldfield, Lichfield, Tamworth, Burton upon Trent, 

Quality and Metrology Engineer General Responsibilities (but not limited to)

• Maintain and ensure the appropriate calibration of checking, inspection and measuring equipment used within the company.
• Management of customer and supplier master samples by registration, location and maintaining the original signed off conditions.
• In conjunction with the quality department and customer division engineers, coordinate the analysis of all warranty returns from customers including reporting under the customer specified system, ensuring all liabilities for client are minimised.
• Support production in management of quality issues reported by customers, schedule the test and measurement facilities to meet project and production requirements.
• Ensure a full understanding and application of customer specification requirements implementing updates accordingly and ensure timely planning and completion of COP testing within the plant, organising suitable arrangements for the shipments to external test houses.
• Manage the calibration of all checking and gauging equipment in the company to ensure that relevant customer and international standards are met. Carry out and maintain equipment R & R studies in line with IATF 16949.
• Manage CMM programs and data using a central database with safe storage locations for data transfer mediums such as disks etc.
• The Quality and Metrology Engineer will ensure that; all test equipment, checking CMM fixtures are maintained to the expected level; warranty returns are analysed and report completed and communicate to customer within customer’s deadline; presence of suppliers during warranty returns analysis with customer or if not possible to do so; parts are collected by suppliers within a week and ensure customers’ issues are reported to production as they happen, and a detailed report given to supervisors.

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Manufacturing, Production & Quality Recruitment Support since 1994

QUALITY CONTROL TEAM LEADER

This is an opportunity for you to join a highly successful Manufacturing business based in Wolverhampton as a Quality Control Team Leader. Working alternating AM / PM shifts, Monday to Friday you will monitor and improve the quality of processes and outputs within this well established company.

In exchange for their expertise Quality Control Team Leader will receive:

• A competitive salary of up to £32,000.
• Working rotating shifts Mon – Fri 06.00 –14.00 / 14.00 – 22.30
• Early Friday finish on both shifts
• 25 days holiday + Bank Hols
• Opportunity for career progression.

Key Roles & Responsibilities for the Quality Control Team Leader:

• Design Quality standards, inspect materials, equipment, processes and products.
• Develop quality control systems and determine corrective actions.
• Supervise Quality Inspection team members.
• Lead improvement and 5s activities.
• Prepare standardized work procedures.

Skills & experience required for the Quality Control Team Leader:

• Successful candidates will hold supervisory experience in a fast- paced manufacturing environment, ideally within automotive supply.
• Energetic and passionate about Quality, you will hold experience within Quality improvement and practical problem solving.
• Must have a working knowledge of manufacturing quality systems and processes.
• You will also ideally have CMM programming abilities.

The role is commutable from Walsall, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Telford, Birmingham, and surrounding areas.

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Manufacturing, Production & Quality Recruitment Support since 1994

TECHNICAL QUALITY MANAGER

This global organisation are seeking a Technical Quality Manager to join their senior leadership team.  They deliver high quality handling solutions for the global food industry, with a focus on customer care and sustainability. Established for 80 year’s, they are part of a large International Group operating across the globe, and continue to move from strength to strength.  As Technical Quality Manager, you will lead and manage the Quality and Regulatory Compliance Agenda across the business. 

TECHNICAL QUALITY MANAGER ROLE BENEFITS:

• Up to £45,000 salary
• 33 days holiday, inc Bank Holidays.
• Company Pension
• Health Insurance
• Car Allowance 

DUTIES OF THE TECHNICAL QUALITY MANAGER:

• Lead the development and implementation of Quality Management Systems and Food Safety Systems. 
• Responsible for all quality, compliance and legislative related issues.
• Act as the primary contact for BRC and food safety related customer audits. 
• Define and own internal audit processes, ensuring an audit ready culture.

REQUIREMENTS OF THE TECHNICAL QUALITY MANAGER

• Successful candidates will need to demonstrate a strong knowledge of BRC requirements/standards
• Ideally be Internal Auditor accredited and be HACCP 3 qualified.
• Experience in dealing with regulatory agencies (BRC)
• Ability to lead, coach and drive problem solving and resolution, with a strong technical knowledge.
• I would welcome applications from candidates who have gained experience within Food, Logistics, warehouse, or FMCG environments.
• A superb communicator and influencer with a proactive, hands-on approach

The Technical Quality Manager role is commutable from Whitchurch, Market Drayton, Stoke on Trent, Wrexham, Shrewsbury, Telford, Stafford, Newcastle Under Lyme and surrounding areas.

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Manufacturing, Production & Quality Recruitment Support since 1994

SUPPLIER QUALITY ENGINEER

My Client is a Made in Britain company, with many, many years of history behind them. They continue to lead and innovate in their industry, due to being part of the corporation who are the leading global provider in their industry. 

Role Function

To support continued growth and development, client is looking for an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer. This is a great opportunity to join a leading business.

• The Supplier Quality Engineer ensures that the supply chain companies continually develop their process in line with the design intent and verify their systems to ensure they are compliant with the end customer’s needs. 
• The SQE will support the SCM Manager / Quality Engineer responsible for delivering all aspects of the Supplier Quality Assurance function. 
• Work in a team environment with suppliers to develop and implement best practices that emphasise defect prevention, reduction in variation and waste and provide for continuous improvements in meeting all customer requirements. Collect root cause analysis and provide corrective feedback to prevent line stops due to supply issues. 
• Manage the customer specific requirements and offer technical support to suppliers. Responsible for ensuring that the products produced meet quality standards required to minimise quality costs and maximise customer satisfaction whilst ensuring that procedures and processes are adhered to. 
• Manage the customer specific requirements and offer technical support. Work on multiple phases or sub-tasks of projects or entire projects of high complexity

Supplier Quality Engineer Salary: £40,000, 39 hours per week

Commutable From: Coventry, Solihull, Redditch, Rugby, Banbury, Daventry

Candidate Requirements

• Supplier sourcing management using the PPAP system is essential
• Automotive experience is preferable
• ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Qualification is preferable
• Experienced in root cause analysis techniques
• Self-sufficient and good organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills across all processes
• Leadership experience
• Decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Keen eye for detail
• Trained in PFMEA

Key Responsibilities (but not limited to)

• The Supplier Quality Engineer will lead supplier interface from inception through to start of production.
• Work with purchasing to assess potential suppliers to ensure compatibility with the company Quality expectations.
• Manage part approval processes for parts on new projects, ensuring that pre-production builds have the right part, to the right Quality and at the right time.
• Managing quality concerns relating to allocated suppliers. Monitor and control conformity of production within the supply base.
• Supporting the supplier to resolve quality issues to ensure product quality and supply.
• Support manufacturing with new model build concerns to ensure build plans are maintained and issues are addressed in a controlled and constructive manner.
• Conduct supplier selection audits to assess capability and suitability. Working closely with the Purchasing department to ensure suitable supplier selection and feedback on supplier performance concerns.
• Assist with creating quality standards for new models and train manufacturing on model quality requirements.
• Working within the Quality team to create and implement new systems to act as a robust foundation for a brand-new Quality department.

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Manufacturing, Production & Quality Recruitment Support since 1994