Vacgen Ltd

Quality Engineer

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Job Location

Lower Horsebridge, United Kingdom

Job Description

Quality Engineer
Location: Hailsham, BN27 4EL
Salary: Competitive, DOE
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Benefits: A competitive salary, private medical insurance, 25 days holiday, salary sacrifice company pension, life insurance, a state-of-the-art working environment!
Ready to kick-start your career in a cutting-edge industry?
At Vacgen, we’ve been pioneers in ultra-high vacuum (UHV) technology since 1964.
Our world-class products and solutions have powered some of the most groundbreaking scientific discoveries, from space exploration with NASA to experiments at the Large Hadron Collider at CERN.
We’re now entering an exciting phase of growth and we want you to join us in shaping the future of UHV technology!
Based in our cutting-edge facility near Hailsham, you’ll be part of a team that’s driving innovation forward, supporting major research institutions, and helping global industries tackle complex challenges.
We are now recruiting for a Quality Engineer to assist in the continuous improvement activities including non-conformances and Customer Complaints / Returns!
You will ensure a consistent and detailed approaching using Root Cause Analysis and Problem-Solving tools such as 8D or 5Whys.
In addition to this as our Quality Engineer you will be specifically responsible for:
* Understand customer requirements and industry best practice to help develop a strategy for improving the quality of all products.
* Lead and co-ordinate root cause analysis of quality issues relating to manufactured product, purchased parts and customer complaints.
* To own the RMA process, ensuring that customer feedback and fulfilment is driven to the highest standards of service.
* To manage the administration of the internal quality process (NCR, ECN, CAR) to ensure speed of containment, corrective action, identification of root cause and resolution of issues.
* Assist with supplier selection through robust qualification processes, inclusive of aligning process capabilities and ensuring robust Quality Assurance practices are in place
In order to be successful in this role it’s essential that you have:
* Five years’ experience working in a similar manufacturing environment.
* A great understanding of using Quality and Process management tools and methodology, including 5S/6S, flowcharts, VSM, Kaizen, Pareto, QCPC, 8D, Cause & Effect, Ishikawa, 5 whys etc
* Degree qualified Mechanical Engineer.
* Qualified to ONC / HNC level in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing or relevant Quality professional qualification.
* Experienced in the use of continuous improvement tools and techniques.
* Structured, organized approach to work providing a consistent detailed approach to problem solving.
It would be great if you had:
* Using CMM or Faro Arm devices and a range of metrology equipment typically used in machine shop environments
* Previous experience of working in vacuum science would be advantageous
If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in the following role click on “APPLY” today, forwarding an up-to-date copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance.
No agencies please

Location: Lower Horsebridge, GB

Posted Date: 11/21/2024
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November 21, 2024
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