Job Description
Quality Engineer - Permanent - Leeds - Oil & Gas
One of our long-standing Oil & Gas partners are looking for a Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for developing, applying and maintaining procedures to ensure quality assurance and quality control of products, assets and M&S items - both within the Technology Centre as well as applicable supplier(s).
Ideally you will have hands-on understanding of tool/product functionality and production at both the system and piece part level in order to investigate non-conformances at suppliers, within Technology Centres, and those reported in the Field. Where additional expertise is needed, such as machining, assembly processes, electronics reliability, the QE is responsible for engaging Subject Matter Experts to determine root-causes of non-conformances and ensuring that they are properly addressed.
Beyond product knowledge, the following areas expertise are required:
Knowledge and ability to develop and administer quality management systems, applicable industry specifications/ codes/ standards and information/ data/ business system(s).
Knowledge of development and application of inspection and testing procedures, quality assurance and analysis of the results.
Requirements for auditor certification and ability to audit quality systems for deficiency identification and correction.
Thorough understanding of problem solving quality improvement tools and techniques. This includes knowledge of management and planning tools, quality tools such as Failure Modes & Effects Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, preventive and corrective actions, Continuous Improvement method and Statistical Process Control.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
Quality Management System:
Assist in defining/ developing Quality Program status indicators, and performance measurements. Provide trending analysis on quality issues and performance metrics. When applicable, work with Supplier to achieve the same to ensure alignment with internal indicators.
Conduct the audit process (both internally and at supplier - as applicable) - including planning, preparation, execution, reporting results, and follow-up on effective implementation of remedial work plans to ensure compliance to applicable Standards/requirements.
Quality Control & Quality Assurance:
Develop and implement internal Quality Control Plans and assist in verification of supplier's Process Control Plan.
Participate in design reviews and conduct criticality assessments of processes as part of input to QCP development.
As required, develop, implement and maintain customer/project specific QCPs.
Ensure Quality Control requirements such as inspection are in place and followed, and Quality Assurance tasks such as review of certs and Product Quality File are completed properly before tool/product is shipped
Ensure compliance with Part & Process Qualification Plans, Verification/ Validation testing, Inspection & Acceptance Criteria, Inspection Plans and First Article Inspection.
Product and Supplier Quality
Responsible for investigating and addressing product non-conformances throughout overall value-stream and life cycle, working with relevant SMEs.
Develop Supplier Quality Improvement Plans and engage suppliers to realize the improvements.
If you are interested in the position, please apply with your updated CV.