JOB- Quality Engineer LOCATION- Slough TERM- Permanent SALARY- £42,000-£50,000 dependent on experience

My client is looking for a Quality Engineer to join their business on a permanent basis in the Slough area. The ideal candidate will have a good understanding and passionate about Lean Manufacturing and will be mainly responsible for improving quality of the company's operational processes and output.

The Quality Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

2 years experience in Manufacturing Environment APQP/PPAP experience beneficial Self-motivated individual Right first time approach Ability to work calmly under pressure The Quality Engineer role will involve:

Drive standardisation on processes along with waste elimination and continuous improvement Support 8D activities on parts connected to internal or supplier quality concerns Understanding of APQP and change point control management Develop and maintain quality assurance throughout product development cycle for NPI Responsible for control plans and QA associated to manufacturing processes which are outsourced Collating material compliance data, report writing where necessary Resolve customer issues in a timely manner Champion problem solving with use of RCA tools such as 8D, 5WHY, ISHIKAWA, FMEA's Handle internal & external audits Monitor supplier performance, define process parameter to ensure process capability Monitor output, quality & scrap rates. Improving OTD performance Maintain records of products and approved suppliers Identify, lead and participate in improvement project - member of the CI team If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible, along with your availability and your salary expectation