Quality Engineer - Meridian Business Support : Job Details

Meridian Business Support are recruiting for a Quality Manager for their prestigious client based in Newcastle Under Lyme. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced quality manager with excellent future prospects. Main responsibilities:

• Maintain and enhance the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 13485, and other relevant standards.
• Facilitate, control, and conduct internal audits to ensure continuous compliance and improvement.
• Assist in managing and hosting customer audits, presenting our processes and ensuring transparency.
• Act as a primary quality contact for customers, addressing and resolving quality issues efficiently.
• Analyse quality data systematically to identify trends and instigate corrective actions.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure quality standards are met and conduct thorough supplier audits.
• Work closely with the purchasing and engineering departments to manage and resolve material review board (MRB) issues.
• Lead and champion continuous improvement (CI) activities throughout the organisation    

 Essential:

• Familiarity with Root Cause Corrective Action investigations, 8D problem solving techniques and Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA) processes.
• Experience in auditing and maintaining compliance with ISO standards such as ISO 9001 (AS9100, ISO 13485, IPC610 & IPC620 desired but not essential)
• Strong skills in customer interaction and managing customer-facing quality issues.
• Proficiency in using QMS systems and various quality resolution tools.
• Excellent report writing skills and the ability to use quality-related tools effectively.
• Proven track record in problem resolution and quality improvement initiatives.

Desirable:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications in Quality Management and Auditing (e.g., CQA or Lead Auditor Certification).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a quality engineering role within the PCB assembly or related industry.

Job DetailsLocation: Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, UKHours:    39 hours per week, Monday to Thursday - 8.5 hours, Friday - 5 hoursSalary: £30-33k (DOE)Holidays: 20 days plus Bank HolidaysBenefits:Bonus scheme based on company performance              Company laptop              Company sick pay              Workplace pension scheme enrolment from day one              Onsite parking              Summer and Christmas parties