Quality Engineer

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McMenon is seeking a Quality Engineer to work in a busy engineering firm. McMenon Engineering Services Ltd is a globally trusted partner of choice for flow, temperature, process measurement solutions and contract manufacturing services.

With a mantra of ‘investing in innovation and the next generation’, McMenon champions diversity of thinking and opportunities, and we are looking for new team members to help us deliver our successful, exciting, and sustainable growth strategy.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Monitor onsite works quality through inspections and physical checks to ensure compliance with customer requirements, standards, drawings and specifications
  • Carry out quality control check from design to final inspection, including QITPs, product inspection as per internal and customer requirements
  • Carry out Production Part Approval Process and First article inspection
  • Problem identification and resolution through the use of standard methodologies such as 5 Why, 8D etc
  • Raise NC and ensure it’s recorded and thorough investigations are carried out as per the standards
  • Own the customer relationship, promoting a one-team approach and issue resolution
  • Preparation of a range of Quality Documentation as required for customers, audits and internal requirements
  • Ensure Quality documentation and records are appropriately collated and maintain logs and registers to track quality trends
  • Conduct internal and external audits
  • Provide action plans on audit findings
  • Prepare for external technical audits and ensure it’s carried out as required
  • Regular review and monitoring of policies and procedures
  • Assist in providing and delivering QHSE training and development to colleagues
  • Ensuring that all works are delivered safely on time, within budget and to the required quality standards
  • Carry out other tasks as required

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field
  • Flexible approach to work and a can-do attitude
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Skilled in verbal and written communication
  • Proficient mathematical skills, arithmetic, geometry, algebra and other computation tools that support engineering
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Ability to read & interpret engineering drawings, standards and specifications
  • Knowledge of machining and fabrication techniques
  • Knowledge of various standards and their application
  • Working knowledge of designing pressure equipment to common design codes

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES/NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Undertake training that is identified as a requirement of the role to ensure areas identified in the competency matrix are improved on a yearly basis
  • Undertake all other reasonable requests as requested by your manager
  • At times of reduced department staff attendance, there will be a need to be flexible and provide support outside of the normal tasks of the job to ensure customer satisfaction
  • On occasion you may be required to take on ad hoc duties which include, but are not limited to: training, department associated tasks and brief secondment to other departments

STANDARD COMPANY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Take responsibility for understanding the Standard Operating Procedures and how they are applied to the role
  • Always adhere to Health, Safety & Environment requirements
  • Be accountable for the compliance of the relevant product and its quality, health, safety & environmental policies & procedures
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory bodies requirements
  • There is a responsibility on all employees to bring to the attention of their manager any issues that could potentially affect the business, regardless of how small they may seem at the time
  • All duties within this job description should be carried out in line with any Company policies and procedures in place at the time
  • Establish/maintain a QHSE culture within the factory
  • Report non-conformances, incidents, near-misses promptly and ensure its recorded, root-cause analysed and corrective action taken. Be part of the solution
  • Work as part of a team, act in a professional manner, and convey a positive and constructive approach

JOB TYPE & PLACE OF WORK

  • Full-time
  • Workington, Cumbria

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