Quality Engineer - Steel Manufacturing
Quality Engineer - Steel Manufacturing
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Job Description
Job title: AFAC Quality Engineer (Steel Manufacturing)
Department: Quality
Responsible to: Senior Quality Engineer
Hours: 40 Hours
The Role
As the Quality Engineer responsible for the Steel Manufacturing Factory you will lead quality assurance activities across all steel frame manufacturing operations. You will ensure the delivery of high quality components by developing and maintaining quality systems supporting new product introduction and promoting a culture of continuous improvement and RFT performance. This role requires a practical data driven approach with a strong understanding of dimensional control process validation and compliance with ISO 9001. You will also be responsible for leading and managing one Quality Technician to support daily inspection tasks and frontline quality engagement on the shop floor.
Key Responsibilities
Quality & Manufacturing Processes
Lead quality control activities across machining forming brazing and assembly operations.
Create own and maintain Control Plans Quality Standards and Quality Inspection Plans for all steel components.
Collaborate with Engineering on PFMEAs DFMEAs and product validation requirements.
Support process capability studies and implement statistical process control (SPC)
Drive investigations into nonconformances using structured problemsolving (5Why Ishikawa 8D).
Conduct internal audits and support external/supplier audits to ISO 9001 standards.
Monitor and report key Quality KPIs including scrap rates RFT% and defect trends.
Implement and maintain visual standards gauging instructions and standardised work documents.
Champion continuous improvement initiatives using Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.
Liaise with crossfunctional teams across Production Engineering and Supply Chain.
Leading developing and managing a Quality Technician
Quality Engineering projects
Identify areas of inefficiency or poor quality to help with the prioritisation of work.
Be responsible for collecting data timings operator feedback where necessary.
Undertake 5S projects and be responsible for clean working environments and machinery.
Skills and Requirements
Engineeringbased experience and knowledge.
Proficient with interpreting technical drawings (GD&T) and technical assembly procedures
Proficient with manual measurement techniques CMM experience would be an advantage but is not required
A handson practical approach Appreciation of the importance in standardisation and process control.
Selfmotivation and a constant desire to improve the status quo.
Quality Skillset & Behaviours
Problem Solving Techniques & Root Cause Analysis Managing Corrective & Preventative Actions
Understanding and interpretation of engineering drawings
Comply with the Health Safety and Environmental Policies
Assertive optimistic resilient and welcomes change
Engages with interest and participation of others with a collaborative approach
Proactively contributes to the team
Shows moral courage openness and honesty in all dealings
Desirable (but not essential)
Six Sigma Green Belt certification
Experience in metal forming or mechanical assembly environments
Familiarity with metrology equipment or CMM inspection processes
Knowledge of APQP or PPAP documentation frameworks
Experience in welding and/or brazing
Employment Type
Full-Time
