Senior Quality Engineer

A leading provider of advanced integrated systems and technologies for defence and security applications are seeking Senior Quality Engineer who will play a critical role in ensuring the highest standards of product quality and reliability.

• Supporting the maintenance and continual improvement of the QMS to ensure that the requirements of BS EN ISO 9001 are satisfied.
• Conducting internal audits to monitor operation and effectiveness of the QMS and to facilitate continual improvement.
• Ensuring that appropriate corrective actions, resulting from recorded non-conformances, are implemented and effective.
• Development of QMS elements with process-owners including process, procedure & operating instructions.
• Working closely with the Supply Chain team - responsibility for on-site supplier assessment & approval. Liaison with suppliers to facilitate the on-time supply of conforming materials and services from external providers resolution of issues with non-compliant product.
• Reviewing customer bids and contracts for quality requirements and preparation of quality plans.
• Fault analysis and reports on customer returns.

• Experienced in the management of a QMS within a design and manufacturing environment.
• Qualified to minimum HNC/HND or relevant equivalent.
• Experienced in managing and conducting internal and supplier audits.
• Experienced in "8D" problem solving methodology within an SME and with suppliers, including use of 5-Whys and Ishikawa/Cause and effect diagrams.
• Able to create and develop clear and concise QMS elements including processes, procedures, and workflows.