Quality Engineer - Metrology

Job Description

Job title: Quality Engineer - Metrology Salary: Competitive Location: Plymouth Are you looking to develop your career within Quality Engineering If so this could be the role for you. Acorn Recruitment are working closely with a leading manufacturer based in the heart of Plymouth to find a dedicated and skilled Quality Engineer (Metrology). This manufacturer has been based in Plymouth for over 50 years and is the leading manufacturer ofits kind. Having been established in the late 1940s, this company shows no signs of slowing down as the demand from the market continues to grow. Key roles:* To act as a Quality Engineer within the company ensuring the product and manufacturing processes meet with the companys quality standards. * Responsible for monitoring the quality systems implementation on the shop flow, driving continuous improvement throughout the process, handling and managing non-conforming material and driving down scrap levels in process* In addition, the Metrology Specialist will be accountable for managing the Incoming and In-Process Inspection teams to ensure that all products are inspected to the level required to meet the companys overall objectives* Responsibility for reviewing and defining the metrology equipment which is used throughout the organisation and ensuring calibration and required accuracy are maintainedKey responsibilities:* Lead, Motivate and Develop the Inspection team to ensure the standards and skill levels enable department and company objectives to be met* Ensure training is provided to the Standards Room and Incoming Inspection Staff to ensure the ability to operate and achieve consistent accurate results on all fine measurement equipment used within the company * To ensure FAIRs are compiled and completed in line with internal and customer requirements * To engage with the shop floor production and actively identify, establish and drive continuous improvement throughout the organisation, responding to the quality and failures identified* To drive and lead 8D analysis across Barden as required * To work as an integral part of the Quality Engineering team to ensure that all audits are completed in line with their planned schedule * Actively use near miss analysis, trend analysis and lessons learned principles in order to facilitate the identification and implementation of robust preventive actions* To process internal concessions and production permits* Provide support to production which includes but is not limited to MRB, Scrap Escalation process, Grease Witness and QA Stamp Approval sign-off* Actively identify and lead Quality improvement projects; ensuring completion in a timely mannerQualifications and desirable skills:* Qualified to Masters degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject and/or recognised by a relevant chartered body * Audit qualification against ISO9001 or AS9100 * Six Sigma Certification * Demonstrable involvement in the use and a comprehensive understanding of quality improvement tools, such as Failure Mode & Effect Analysis (FMEA), Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), First Article Inspection Report (FAIR), Production Part Approval Process(PPAP), Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA * Comprehensive understanding of statistical analysis to validate and analyse manufacturing processes; management and Leadership experience* Formal training and comprehensive understanding of quality management systems ISO9001, AS9100, AS9120If this opportunity sounds perfect for you, please send a copy of your recent CV to .Acorn Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

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Quality Engineer - Metrology