Quality Engineer

Reino Unido

Dundee, Scotland, Reino Unido

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About Umicore

Powering the cars of today and tomorrow. Reducing harmful emissions. Giving unique properties to high-end applications. Giving new life to used metals. As a global advanced materials and recycling group, we develop, produce, and recycle materials for a better life.

About Electro Optic Materials

Power in space. Vision at night. Coatings thinner than human hair. Umicore is a world leader in material solutions for the space, optics and electronics sectors

enabling every day cutting-edge technologies. We guarantee our customers secure access to supply, plus recycling technologies that give materials a new lease of life. To produce materials with even higher performance, and provide recycling to new markets, we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new processes. Which is where you come in.

JOB PURPOSE

The Quality Engineer is responsible for supporting and improving product and process quality across manufacturing. The role works closely with Production, Technical, Quality, Suppliers and Customers to ensure products and processes meet customer, regulatory and internal requirements.

The Quality Engineer will use techniques, data analysis and continuous improvement methodologies to identify and resolve quality issues, lead continuous improvement projects and improve process performance across production.

YOUR KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Product and Process Quality

Assist with ensuring products are manufactured in accordance with customer specifications, drawings, procedures and internal quality standards
Support incoming, in-process and final inspection activities
Carry out incoming inspections of raw materials, components and consumables. Record and collect data to better evaluate supplier performance
Collaborate with production teams to identify opportunities to improve process capability, consistency and product quality
Ensure inspection and scanning areas are organised and appropriately equipped to efficiently manage product flow
Support the creation and implementation of new process flows covering goods-in through to goods-out.
Support post-processing activities, including batch scanning and baking

Quality Inspection and Data Analysis

Collect, analyse and interpret quality and production data to identify trends, recurring issues and opportunities for improvement
Maintain accurate quality records and ensure inspection results are appropriately documented
Utilise statistical and analytical techniques to support data-driven decision making
Support the investigation of non-conforming product and ensure appropriate containment actions are implemented

Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions

Participate in root cause investigations and corrective action activities
Participate in 8D investigations at the request of the Quality Manager
Develop and implement corrective and preventative actions to eliminate the recurrence of quality issues
Monitor the effectiveness of corrective actions and verify that improvements have been sustained

Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence

Identify, support and lead continuous improvement initiatives across production
Lead and participate in Operational Excellence projects focused on improving quality, productivity and process reliability
Support improvement projects
Use lean and continuous improvement methodologies to reduce defects, waste and variation
Identify opportunities to improve process controls and reduce the risk of human error

Customers and Suppliers

Work with suppliers to ensure materials, components and consumables meet UCS

requirements

Support the investigation and resolution of supplier quality issues
Maintain the incoming substrate inspection process ensuring all records are accurate and any non-conforming material is reported and contained
Support the investigation and resolution of customer quality concerns

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

3+ years experience within a regulated manufacturing, engineering or quality environment
Excellent IT skills with proficiency in data analysis and statistical methods e.g Minitab, SigmaXL
Strong attention to detail and commitment to excellence
Understanding of Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence and how it relates to precision manufacturing
Excellent communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills
Understanding of Six Sigma Methodologies
Ability to work with multi-national sites and personnel
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent record keeping

What we offer

We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?

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