- As a Quality Engineer, you will identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives within the business. A background or qualification in Lean Six Sigma would be beneficial.
- You'll identify any potential issues and risks, highlighting them to relevant parties and ensuring these are corrected within any set timescales.
- In addition, you'll be required to conduct reviews on our Engineering Connections quotes and designs, ensuring they are of the highest quality and adhere to all relevant regulatory rules.
- Ensure the quotations delivered by our team of Designers are accurate, compliant and meet all standards and regulatory requirements.
- Be educated to a Degree Level in Engineering, or HNC with extensive industry knowledge or relevant industry experience in Quality or Business improvement projects.
- You'll have a keen eye for detail, and will have a strong analytical background; if you have previous experience with ISO that would be advantageous.
- Good communication skills, you'll be able to develop and nourish positive working relationships across your stakeholder group, including internal teams and external third parties.
- You should also have good reporting experience, preferably within a similarly regulated business; any experience in the collation, creation, and provision of KPIs would also be great, however not essential.
- IT skills to conduct formal presentations and conduct analysis of performance figures.
Quality Engineer - Melksham, United Kingdom - SSE
Description
About the Role
Base Location:We're proud to offer a Flexible First approach to work, and this role is no exception. We will, however, need your base 'home' location to be one of our SSEN offices or depots in the South of England or Scotland
Salary:£49,559 - £56,757 + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.
Working Pattern:Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Quality Engineer to join our Quality team.
This team holds responsibility for the delivery of commercial business objectives, whilst ensuring that all regulatory, statutory, and financial reporting for the Commercial & Connections business is delivered in all set targets.
They are also responsible for quality, developing a culture of continuous improvement, driving quality standards and excellence throughout the department.
This role is an exciting opportunity to learn about our business, and gain hands on experience with our vast portfolio of projects.
Key responsibilities in this role will include:
What do I need?
To be considered for this role we would love you to:
About our Business
SSEN Distribution powers 3.9 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland.
Our team of more than 4,200 highly skilled people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital for the future.
We power communities to thrive today and create a net zero tomorrow.Why not join us and help power change, we're looking for great people who love working with others to achieve great results.
You'll be empowered to make the right decisions for our customers and have the space to take accountability for the work you do.
You'll be working as part of a bigger team, enabling net zero, so teamwork will be essential.As a part of our business, you become part of something bigger - an established company with a reputation for looking after our people, offering secure and rewarding roles where safety is our number one priority.
What's in it for you?
An excellent package with 34 days holiday entitlement, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.
As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE.
Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.What happens now?
All applications should be submitted online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.
If you would like to discuss any working differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Kim at
Before commencing employment with SSE, you'll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.
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