Quality Engineer

About the job

Are you a skilled Quality Engineer in Precision Machining, are you looking for a new challenge?

Chirton Engineering is expanding into new markets, and they are seeking talented individuals to join their team. As a quality engineer you’ll be responsible for ensuring that the products meet their customer expectations and company standards. Ensuring quality standards are monitored and improvements made where appropriate, create documentation, devise quality tests, and define acceptance criteria.

Their modern facility boasts the latest in modern machinery and provides an ideal environment for manufacturing. They offer the best tools and technology that you will need to excel in your role.

The Company

At Chirton Engineering they design, manufacture, and service bespoke equipment, vessels, precision components and remote handling systems alongside providing specialist engineering services in the Nuclear, Defence, Oil & Gas, Motorsport, Pharmaceutical and Renewable industries. They have over 120 years of experience and provide industry leading services to their portfolio of long-standing customers.

Location

• Chirton Engineering, North Shields, NE29 7SW
  
  Hours of Work & Pay & Benefits
  
  
• 5 day working week - Monday to Friday 42 hours per week early finish on a Friday.
  
  
• £37K per annum
  
  
• Up to 12 weeks company sick pay.
  
  
• On site gym
  
  Key responsibilities
  
  
• To monitor and review quality processes and play a key role in driving continuous improvement.
  
  
• To have supply chain oversight to ensure that materials / items meet specification, address any non-conformances.
  
  
• To review project documentation in accordance with client specified requirements and in line with the internal quality management system.
  
  
• To report and review non-conformances to carry out root-cause analysis and preventative actions.
  
  
• To ensure that quality standards are met and report any potential issues or areas of improvement.
  
  
• To work proactively within the quality department and share best practices and improvements.
  
  
• To utilise Quality Risk Management tools to identify any issues and come up with preventative measures or changes to procedure to solve problems.
  
  
• To maintain accurate quality documentation.
  
  
• To conduct internal and supply chain audits to ensure compliance to specifications & Standards.
  
  
• To liaise with inspection and production personnel to ensure on time deliveries through concurrent sign offs and maintaining of Lifetime Records.
  
  
• To manage the calibration system to ensure concurrency is maintained.
  
  
• To raising NCR’s relating to customer returns, supplier/subcontractor issues and internal issues.
  
  
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What you need for the role.

* Demonstrated experience of exposure to working within a machining background.

* Good analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills and the ability to conduct root cause analysis and devise suitable preventative actions.

* Knowledge of industry-specific regulations, codes, and standards.

How will you be rewarded?

The company provides an industry leading compensation package. In this role you will receive excellent pension contributions, life insurance and company share scheme. You will receive 33 days annual leave including public holidays. Employees may also be eligible to participate in a salary sacrifice cycle and technology scheme. We also provide access to an Employee Assistance Portal providing confidential support and advice whenever you need it most.

If you have the necessary skills and experience to join their team, please email a copy of your CV. For any queries or should you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application please let your recruiter know when they contact you.

All applications are carefully considered, and your details will be stored securely. This is used throughout the company for the selection of suitable candidates. We respect your privacy, and we are committed to protecting your personal information. For more information about how your personal data is used please view our privacy notice on our website.

Chirton Engineering is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief