Quality Engineer (Leominster)

Whether it is industrial embedded computing, custom lithium battery packs, secure communication systems, antennas, or imaging technology we design, manufacture, and supply it is from the ocean floor to the edge of space, Steatite innovation is making sure that vital technology operates consistently, reliably, and above all safely, around the clock.

Our products can be found gathering scientific insight in the cold and crushing depths at the ocean floor, transmitting high bandwidth data across hostile terrain, processing colossal amounts of traffic data, and enabling secure ticket sales on board a train.

From the first day of your employment with us, you will be part of an organisation that cares for your safety and wellbeing and strives to make every day at work rewarding.

If you would like to work for a forward thinking, progressive business with a passion for growth, then read on!



This role encompasses the following responsibilities:

• Implementation and management of inspection and certification control plans.
• Supporting the project management team with contract reviews, PPAP’s, FAIR’s and customer audits/visits.
• In process production part approval using visual and dimensional inspection of components manufactured in-house.

·      Goods-inwards inspection of a variety of components to the relevant engineering drawings ensuring that all requirements are met.

• Final inspection of completed antennas or assemblies including signoff.
• Manufacturing support to the production areas with reference to quality issues.
• Ensuring procedures, policies, work instruction, forms etc are implemented, maintained and updated where appropriate.
• Measurement of systems evaluation.
• Actively support the business’s QMS to ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certification
• Accomplishment of shop floor product sample and process audits to recognised schedule.
• Managing of non-conformances including manufacturing issues, supplier rejections and customer complaints.
• Manage the process for Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) obtaining sign-off, checking the scope/impact of the changes, and updating relevant documentation on Epicor.
• Support Engineering and Production by checking manufacturing documentation packs and Epicor BOMs are correct and sufficient for all manufacturing, assembly, validation, verification, and formal quality processes prior to release for production.

·      Previous work experience as a Quality Engineer or similar with a strong mechanical engineering background.

·      ISO Internal Auditor – ISO 9001:2015 and/or ISO 14001:2015

·      In-depth understanding of technical documentation and engineering drawings.

• Good interpersonal skills, the ability to work on one’s own initiative or as part of a team.
• Willing to own and facilitate process.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Competent with standard Office software.
• Ability to compose clear and concise reports & documentation.
• Able to work under pressure to achieve deadlines consistently.
• Ability to communicate complex technical issues in a simple and concise manner.

The following would be advantageous but are not essential:

·      Experience of Advanced Product Quality Planning & Control Plan (APQP), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

·      Competent with Engineering CAD, ideally Dassault Systems SolidWorks, KiCad and ERP/MRP systems.

You will be educated to Diploma/Degree lever (or equivalent), preferably in an Engineering environment.

We are seeking someone who has a flexible and adaptable approach to their workload, who is curious and open minded and keen to seek out evolving and innovative ways to add value to the role. You must be able to work effectively and inclusively with a range of people and be determined, resourceful and driven to deliver the best results for our customers and the business. You will have a passion for and be eager to learn new skills and seek development opportunities in the course of your employment. Reporting to the General Manager, and with strong links to the Engineering team in Leominster, the purpose of this role is to support the Quality department ensuring that products and processes are validated for suitability, performance, and safety in line with business and customer requirements.

In return for all of this we can give you:

Location: Leominster, Herefordshire (site based)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday         

Salary Package: Competitive

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.

Additional holiday purchase scheme

Annual Discretionary Bonus

Salary sacrifice pension

4 x salary life assurance

Access to Westfield Healthcare scheme, including:

·      Corporate Health Cash Plan

·      Employee Assistance program

·      Wellbeing App

·      Discount scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

EV scheme

Enrolled in Employee Share Scheme after 12 months