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Job description
Eaton Electrical is hiring a Quality Engineer — a full-time, based in Cheltenham, GBR role. Apply directly on Eaton Electrical's careers page below.
Quality Engineer
Location: Cheltenham, GBR, GL51 6PN
Department: Quality
Work Location: onsite
The Eaton Assurance function is responsible for ensuring the effectiveness and fulfilment of Eaton’s Quality Policy, which is to comply fully in the conduct of the Company's business with all applicable regulatory and customer required specifications, and to maintain an effective Quality Management System, working in partnership with the Operations and Engineering teams to ensure that products and processes conform to applicable standards and specifications, and the incidence and costs of quality non-conformances are constantly monitored and improved, while maintaining the highest practicable standards of manufacturing productivity and efficiency.
What you’ll do:
- Plan and carry out a schedule of audits and assessments with completion of associated documentation and activities in accordance with the QMS
- Support of any investigations arising from Quality issues through to their documented conclusion, with supporting root cause analysis and solutions to prevent re-occurrence
- Manage completion and effectiveness of Corrective and Preventative measures
- Ensuring Quality measures with associated targets are maintained for QA Compliance
- Support of external Quality audits, assessments and visits by customers and authorities
- Ensuring that regular shop floor checks are performed, reported and any associated issues are effectively resolved
- Support in the coordination and facilitation of timely responses and resolution of quality issues identified
- Assist with the generation of Quality Plans and proposals
- Support in the generation of First Article Reports internally as well as any associated customer facing activities for product verification.
- Support customer or supplier Source Inspection or Delegate Product Review Verification activities
- Facilitation of concession applications and engineering change requests
- Participate in Engineering Design Project reviews and auditing these projects to ensure compliance to internal QMS requirements
- Participate in Contract Reviews and New Business Proposal launches
- Support Operators Approval Processes, including issuing of Stamps and Scopes of Approval
- Ensure the departmental objectives are achieved in line with the job holders individual objectives:
- Perform duties in accordance with company policies, procedures and processes
- Develop and support of a business improvement culture and associated activities e.g. process mapping, lean, continuous improvements etc.
- Assist with the maintenance of company approvals e.g. EASA/CAA, FAR, ISO, AS etc. to maintain airworthiness
- There may be additional activities to perform from time to time in order to maximise the contribution to Ultra Electronics PCS goals and objectives
Qualifications:
- Certified Quality Auditor training
- Education linked to Engineering Qualifications
- Educated to at least A level at grade C or above (or equivalent)
- Ideally educated to degree level
Skills:
- Has a proven range of Quality/Business Improvement experience
- Proven experience working within a quality management system
- Experience with auditing, both internal and supporting external audits
- Knowledge of manufacturing environment and working with a supply chain
- Experience of liaising with internal and external customers
- Good communication skills demonstrated both verbally and in writing in the form of presentations and recommendations for improvement
- Works effectively with others
- Demonstrated experience in building good working relationships and gaining trust and respect with internal and external customers
- Plans work and delivers on time
- Demonstrates a “Can do” positive attitude
- Use own initiative within the scope of the role
- Makes timely decisions within the scope of the role
- Proactively able to manage own work to in order to achieve objectives
- Good application of Microsoft packages and relevant software for the role (Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
What we offer:
- Opportunity to work in a global, highly collaborative environment
- Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team
- Strong focus on learning, development, and career progression
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- A culture that promotes inclusion, accountability, and continuous improvement
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We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.
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Frequently asked questions
What skills are required for Quality Engineer at Eaton Electrical?
The required skills for Quality Engineer at Eaton Electrical include: Auditing, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Lean Manufacturing.
What is the seniority level for Quality Engineer at Eaton Electrical?
Quality Engineer at Eaton Electrical is a Mid Level level position.
How do I apply for Quality Engineer at Eaton Electrical?
You can view the full description and apply for Quality Engineer at Eaton Electrical on EchoJobs: https://echojobs.io/job/eaton-electrical-quality-engineer-qdsg9.