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Quality Engineer

Annual Salary: £35,000 - £40,000
Location: Gateshead
Job Type: Full-time, PermanentWe are seeking a dedicated Quality Engineer to join our client's Operations team. This role supports the Head of Operations and Compliance in identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities across the business unit.

Day-to-day of the role:

Define, specify, and implement quality standards and procedures for manufacturing processes.
Maintain and update the Integrated Management System.
Lead and support customer and external audits as required.
Conduct and manage internal audit processes.
Define new and optimise existing production and testing techniques to ensure stable and quality-driven production processes.
Maintain and manage the Goods Inward inspection procedure and the internal and external calibration system, including cost management.
Work with clients and internal functions to proactively identify trends relating to performance and reliability through RMA data and field performance.
Support engineering change requests promptly to ensure ongoing support for products in the field.
Provide technical support using problem-solving techniques to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve issues.
Write technical reports in line with internal and customer requirements.
Work independently and as part of a team to make decisions aligned with business needs.
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as required by the business.Required Skills & Qualifications:

5 or more years of experience in a Quality Technician/Engineering role, preferably in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
In-depth knowledge of Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001).
Ability to read and understand technical drawings, specifications, and reports.
Experience in conducting technical analysis of products and evaluating compliance and non-compliance against test specifications.
Competent in problem-solving processes including Ishikawa and 5 why analysis.
IT literate, proficient in MS Office software.
Excellent oral, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
Must be able to work in a team environment and build relationships.
Initiative-taking with a can-do attitude and a thirst to continuously develop and learn.
Diligent and able to apply a logical and common-sense approach to activities.Benefits:

Company pension
Flexitime
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parkingTo apply for this Quality Engineer position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position