Quality Engineer - #2183669
Luxfer MEL Technologies
Date: 54 minutes ago
City: Manchester
Contract type: Full time
Salary: £30,000 - £45,000 (depending on experience)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37 hrs per week
Reports To: Head of QA
About the Company
Luxfer MEL Technologies is a global leader in high-performance magnesium and zirconium-based materials, supporting advanced technology industries worldwide. From aerospace and automotive to healthcare, defence, environmental and specialist industrial applications, our work plays a part in products and processes that improve performance, safety and reliability across critical sectors.
About the Role
The successful candidate will join the Quality Assurance Department, supporting the maintenance, development and continuous improvement of the company's Quality Management Systems (QMS), under the guidance of the Quality Manager.
Working closely with the Magnesium production units, your responsibilities will include managing CAPA activities, non-conformances and concessions, supporting product release against approved specifications, maintaining calibration records and conducting internal audits. You will ensure actions are completed within agreed timescales and that all associated documentation is maintained accurately.
You will have good working knowledge of product release processes and Quality Management Systems within SAP or a similar ERP system. Experience with inspection plans, control plans and FMEA methodologies would be advantageous. You will also have experience in a Quality Assurance environment and internal auditing against standards such as ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949:2016 or BS EN 9100 Revision D.
Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential, together with a proactive approach, personal accountability and the ability to influence colleagues across different departments.
As part of the wider Quality and Compliance Team, you will contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the business. This may include maintaining QMS document libraries, supporting business projects and representing the Quality Assurance function.
Based at our Manchester office, you will work closely with the Operations Department and may also support external supplier audits to ensure compliance with global quality standards. You will monitor and manage any resulting actions through the CAPA system, ensuring timely close-out.
Day-to-day activities will also include maintaining quality databases, producing reports and managing data using Microsoft Office applications.
Key Responsibilities
Essential
The candidate must have thisDesirable
It would be beneficial for the candidate to have this list (but not essential).
Qualifications/
Experience
What We Offer
As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Applicants who declare a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the role will be offered an interview under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme, wherever practicable and in accordance with our recruitment policy.
If you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please indicate this in your application, CV or accompanying cover letter. You may also contact us if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process.
Important: US Export Control Requirements
This position may involve access to information and technology controlled under the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), for which specific US export authorisation may be required.
Any appointment will be subject to the necessary export control authorisations being in place before access to controlled information or technology is permitted. Authorisation requirements may depend on an individual's nationality and other relevant circumstances, as well as the nature of the controlled information.
Where the necessary authorisation cannot be obtained, we may be unable to proceed with an appointment for this position.
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37 hrs per week
Reports To: Head of QA
About the Company
Luxfer MEL Technologies is a global leader in high-performance magnesium and zirconium-based materials, supporting advanced technology industries worldwide. From aerospace and automotive to healthcare, defence, environmental and specialist industrial applications, our work plays a part in products and processes that improve performance, safety and reliability across critical sectors.
About the Role
The successful candidate will join the Quality Assurance Department, supporting the maintenance, development and continuous improvement of the company's Quality Management Systems (QMS), under the guidance of the Quality Manager.
Working closely with the Magnesium production units, your responsibilities will include managing CAPA activities, non-conformances and concessions, supporting product release against approved specifications, maintaining calibration records and conducting internal audits. You will ensure actions are completed within agreed timescales and that all associated documentation is maintained accurately.
You will have good working knowledge of product release processes and Quality Management Systems within SAP or a similar ERP system. Experience with inspection plans, control plans and FMEA methodologies would be advantageous. You will also have experience in a Quality Assurance environment and internal auditing against standards such as ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949:2016 or BS EN 9100 Revision D.
Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential, together with a proactive approach, personal accountability and the ability to influence colleagues across different departments.
As part of the wider Quality and Compliance Team, you will contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the business. This may include maintaining QMS document libraries, supporting business projects and representing the Quality Assurance function.
Based at our Manchester office, you will work closely with the Operations Department and may also support external supplier audits to ensure compliance with global quality standards. You will monitor and manage any resulting actions through the CAPA system, ensuring timely close-out.
Day-to-day activities will also include maintaining quality databases, producing reports and managing data using Microsoft Office applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Work safely and comply with all company HSE requirements.
- Work with the Quality and Compliance, Materials QC Departments, Procurement and Production
- Complete activities related to SAP QM, Corrective Action/Preventative Action (CAPA), Internal Audits, NCP/concessions, ensuring timely completion of actions where attention to detail and accuracy is paramount.
- Carry out internal audits and preferably audits of external suppliers and subcontracted processes.
- Work with the Company’s Intranet and SharePoint information and document systems.
- Liaise with Quality Managers and other third parties over quality related issues.
- Work with other departments on quality aspects of operational and continuous improvements.
- Any other duties within the post holder’s competence as requested
Essential
The candidate must have thisDesirable
It would be beneficial for the candidate to have this list (but not essential).
Qualifications/
- Diploma qualification in Engineering, Operations, Material Science, Chemistry, or related Science subject or equivalent level of competency
- Experience in a business under QMS –
- Knowledge of Quality Assurance tools
- Internal auditor ISO9001 minimum
- 3 years minimum in a QA department
- IATF 16949 background
- Lead auditor training by accredited
Experience
- Experience of using MS Office; Excel – Intermediate level e.g. graphs, data analysis .Word, Outlook and PowerPoint – Basic
- 3 years experience of working in an industrial or manufacturing environment
- Utilising the use of QA tools related to CAPA methodology.
- Leading and supporting APQP activities such as PFMEA
- Conducting supplier audits
- Dealing with sub-contractors
- Experience of using Microsoft SharePoint beneficial
- Experience in facilitating projects and working with teams related to RCCA and FMEA activities
- Quality Audit training
- Experience using SAP
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Communication with a wide range of people internally and externally – verbally and written
- Must have ability to work well under pressure.
- Organizational skills
- Problem Solving skills
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of attention to detail and accuracy in all communications
- Team player who demonstrates a high level of commitment, adopts a flexible and positive approach.
- Knowledge of SharePoint and database systems
- Experience in Data Analysis as it relates to MSA or Specification setting
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and customer requirements.
- Self-motivated individual with ability to use own initiative, prioritise tasks and work well under pressure
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy
- Professional approach to work and when dealing with internal and external customers
- Team player who demonstrates a high level of commitment, adopts a flexible and positive approach
- The role holder must have the ability to work unsupervised with good time management skills in order to meet tight deadlines, in a fast paced, pressurized and challenging environment
- Is committed to Customer First, Integrity, Accountability, Innovation, Personal Development, Teamwork; the
What We Offer
- Competitive salary.
- Annual Bonus (subject to Company KPI’s)
- 25 days holiday each year, plus bank holidays and options to purchase additional days
- Training and development opportunities.
- A supportive and friendly working environment.
As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Applicants who declare a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the role will be offered an interview under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme, wherever practicable and in accordance with our recruitment policy.
If you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please indicate this in your application, CV or accompanying cover letter. You may also contact us if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process.
Important: US Export Control Requirements
This position may involve access to information and technology controlled under the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), for which specific US export authorisation may be required.
Any appointment will be subject to the necessary export control authorisations being in place before access to controlled information or technology is permitted. Authorisation requirements may depend on an individual's nationality and other relevant circumstances, as well as the nature of the controlled information.
Where the necessary authorisation cannot be obtained, we may be unable to proceed with an appointment for this position.
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