Senior Quality Engineer

Horsham

£45,000 - £55,000

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.

Key Accountabilities - Senior Quality Engineer

+ 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.

Skills and knowledge required - Senior Quality Engineer

+ 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.