Quality Engineer - Bearsted - Connect Personnel

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    Connect Personnel Bearsted

    17 hours ago

    Full time £45,000 - £75,000 (GBP) per year *
    Description
    About the Role

    Are you passionate about quality and innovation? Do you thrive on solving complex challenges and driving continuous improvement? As a Quality Engineer you'll be the vital link connecting Sales, Product Management, Development, Production, and Suppliers — ensuring that the products meet the highest industry standards and exceed customer expectations.

    In this pivotal role, you will influence every stage of the product lifecycle: from concept and design to production and supplier collaboration.

    Your expertise will help shape cutting-edge products and optimize processes that make a real difference.
    Key Responsibilities
    Quality Assurance – Production
    Provide daily quality support on the shop floor and participate in stand-up meetings.
    Oversee the execution of Process Control Plans (incoming & in-process inspections).
    Lead problem-solving for product and process non-conformities (8D methodology).
    Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production quality.
    Support and coordinate Quality Technicians.
    Quality Assurance – Development
    Advise development teams during DFMEA and PFMEA activities.
    Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards — with authority to reject when needed.
    Support supplier selection and lessons-learned processes.
    Define and implement control plans for prototypes, pre-launch, and production phases.
    Guide capability studies, process validation (e.g., (email address removed)), and stage gate reviews.
    Ensure product and process requirements are accurately translated into component specifications.
    Supplier Quality & Audits
    Manage supplier non-conformities and lead root-cause investigations (8D).
    Maintain an effective incoming goods inspection process.
    Oversee supplier component release and quality performance reporting.
    Conduct on-site supplier visits and lead supplier audits (planning, execution, and follow-up).
    Collaborate on Supplier Improvement Programs and support supplier qualification decisions.
    Customer Care & Product Maintenance
    Analyse product returns, component failures, and market feedback.
    Lead 8D investigations for customer complaints and field issues.
    Review and approve product changes (PCP) impacting quality.
    Continuous Improvement & Reporting
    Initiate and manage improvement projects across development and production.
    Track and report key quality KPIs and drive actions based on data (Pareto, complaints, etc.).
    Champion a culture of quality and continuous improvement across the organization.
    Qualifications & Experience
    Bachelor's degree in a technical field.
    5+ years of experience in quality engineering, preferably in a production or technical environment.

    Strong knowledge of quality systems:
    ISO 9001, TQM, Lean Six Sigma, DMAIC, APQP/PPAP (e.g., IATF 16949, VDA).
    Certified Supplier Auditor with at least 2 years of auditing experience (ISO 19011 or similar).
    Experience in risk analysis (DFMEA, PFMEA), process control (MSA, gauge R&R), capability studies, and ERP systems (e.g., SAP).
    Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
    Skilled in problem-solving techniques: Ishikawa, 5 Whys, Fault Tree Analysis.
    Fluent in Dutch and English (written and spoken).
    Personal Attributes
    Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for innovation and improvement.
    Strong communicator and collaborative team player.
    Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and process-driven.
    Customer-focused and results-oriented.
    Able to work independently with a strong sense of ownership.
    Inspires and motivates others to uphold a high-quality mindset.
    If this is you, then send your CV
    * This salary range is an estimation made by beBee
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