Senior Quality Engineer
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Main Purpose:
We are looking for the right candidate to join our Quality Department as a Senior Quality Engineer. You will be responsible for providing guidance on the management, implementation, operation, monitoring and review of the Quality Management System(s) in accordance with business and customer needs, ISO 9001 and any other relevant standards in line with the central Divisional governance.
You will provide direction and control for the Southport Manufacturing Business Unit regarding manufacturing quality to ensure that products, processes and services meet the quality standards required to minimize quality costs and maximize customer satisfaction whilst ensuring that procedures and processes are adhered to and will oversee the management of the returns and warranty process for the Business Unit.
Essential criteria:
We are looking for an individual who has the following skills / competencies:
Engineering / Technical degree qualification (or equivalent experience)
Internal auditor qualification (ISO 9001)
Strong written and oral communication skills
Excellent influencing skills
Highly motivated and able to work unsupervised in a high activity environment
Competent with proven experience in developing, documenting and implementing a Quality Management System -experience within a manufacturing or warehousing environment.
Pragmatic approach to problem solving
Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 2015
Good Knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)
Desirable criteria:
Lead auditor qualification (ISO 9001)
Knowledge of RISQS
Knowledge of Network Rail's Design For Reliability Standard
Benefits
Competitive salary
Pension and death in service provisions for employees in pension scheme
25 Days Hols (plus Bank Holidays)
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Health and Wellbeing Initiatives
Employee offers and discounts from various retailers
Recognition events and rewards
Car parking / Breakfast club
Unipart Dorman - Who are we?
Unipart Dorman is a leading UK manufacturer of LED solutions for rail and traffic signalling and hazard warning lights and its name is recognised globally for quality and innovation. The organisation is part of Unipart Rail who provide the most comprehensive portfolio of products, services and solutions available for the rail industry, using its deep expertise in continuous improvement processes to support its customers in the development of the railway system.
As a valued employee of Unipart Rail, you can look forward to a varied and rewarding career with a company that holds the Investors in People accreditation and also world class status in employee engagement.