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JOB- Quality Engineer
LOCATION- Totnes
TERM- Permanent
SALARY- £35,000-£42,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

We are looking for a Quality Engineer on a permanent basis in the Totnes area to work closely with manufacturing, product development and customer service as a key resource to develop internal manufacturing and service processes with the aim of improving quality, delivery, cost performance and continuous improvement.

The Quality Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

Degree qualified or experience working in similar role
5 years experience in Manufacturing Environment
Lean Six Sigma Green belt beneficial
Certified Lead auditor
Experience of Automotive, Defence or Pharmaceutical sectors
Self-motivated individual
Right first time approach
Ability to work calmly under pressure
The Quality Engineer role will involve:

Drive standardisation on processes along with waste elimination and continuous improvement
Hands on role investigating NCR's
Establish short & long term goals with PDCA methodology
Drive zero defect mentality in the process
Resolve customer issues in a timely manner
Champion problem solving with use of RCA tools such as 8D, 5WHY, ISHIKAWA, FMEA's
Lead internal audits
Monitor supplier performance, define process parameter to ensure process capability
Monitor output, quality & scrap rates. Improving OTD performance
Maintain records of products and approved suppliers
Continually improve QMS processes
If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV to find out more, along with your availability and your salary expectation