Quality Engineer

<strong>Job Requirements </strong><br><p>At Quest Global, it’s not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place—to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Quest Global is an organization at the forefront of innovation and one of the world’s fastest growing engineering services firms with deep domain knowledge and recognized expertise in the top OEMs across seven industries. We are a twenty-five-year-old company on a journey to becoming a centenary one, driven by aspiration, hunger and humility. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible, possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we’re eager to hear from you.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">As a Quality Engineer, you will be working within a multi-discipline team providing continual support through Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).</p><p>Directly working under Lead Quality Engineer along with the Quality Manager, you will support with the adherence to APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plan, Quality Plan, Inspection and Test Plan, Procedures. </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p>·        Support with APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plan, Quality Plan, Inspection and Test Plan, Procedures.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">·        Support maintenance and governance of the ISO 9001:2015 Management systems alongside customer and legislative requirements, ensuring its continuing effectiveness by formal systematic auditing in the relevant value stream.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">·        Support the monitoring of the organisations Quality, policies and practices being implemented consistently across the relevant value stream and verifying compliance to applicable legislation, regulations, standards, and customer requirements is maintained, including providing a service to the relevant value stream in relation to quality aspects of order enquiries and contracts.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">·        Working in a multi-functional integrated project team as the quality function supporting a proactive and collaborative project working environment, providing governance in relation to Quality Management whilst supporting project deliveries.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">·        Support internal meetings, project review meetings, supplier meetings, and customer meetings providing regular quality updates alongside the lead quality engineer, and support on quality function related issues, in person unless off site.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">·        Supporting continuous improvement projects for current or future contracts, including developing new and innovative solutions to long-standing issue with cross functional teams and external stakeholders.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">·        Reviewing, creating, and updating of internal, supplier and customer documentation in accordance with internal and customer deliverables i.e., Quality plans, Inspection and test plans, written procedures, deliverable documents, or others.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">·        Create, maintain, and develop controlled documents i.e., Check sheets, Standard operating procedures, special processes, procedures, technique sheets, inspection sheets, or other.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">·        Reviewing, auditing, and verifying of internal, supplier and 3rd party documentation i.e., Inspection records, dimensional inspections, First article inspection reports (FAIR), material certification, NDE records, Certificate of conformity, or other.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">·        Preparing, reviewing, monitoring, reporting on frequent key performance indicators (K.P.I’s) using industry standard tools and creating reports on aspects of Quality performance, Management review elements, Cost of poor quality (COPQ), process governance, i.e., Histogram, Pareto, or other.</p><p>Performing duties, reviewing documentation, and checking compliance with recognised national and international standards i.e., BSI, EN, ISO, DIN, DEFSTAN, AQAP, LR Rules for Naval Ships, or other.</p><p>We are known for our extraordinary people who make the impossible possible every day. Questians are driven by hunger, humility, and aspiration. We believe that our company culture is the key to our ability to make a true difference in every industry we reach. Our teams regularly invest time and dedicated effort into internal culture work, ensuring that all voices are heard.</p><p> </p><p>We wholeheartedly believe in the diversity of thought that comes with fostering a culture rooted in respect, where everyone belongs, is valued, and feels inspired to share their ideas. We know embracing our unique differences makes us better, and that solving the worlds hardest engineering problems requires diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds. We shine the brightest when we tap into the many dimensions that thrive across over 21,000 difference-makers in our workplace.</p><br><br><strong>Work Experience </strong><br><p><strong style="color: rgb(52, 52, 51);">Required Skills (Technical Competency):</strong><span style="color: rgb(52, 52, 51);"> </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;">·        Experience in ISO9001:2015 or equivalent Management systems</p><p style="text-align: justify;">·        Industry Experience or recognised training programme in APQP – automotive or aerospace is acceptable.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">·        Experience in implementation of APQP in automotive industry is advantageous</p><p style="text-align: justify;">·        Experience in reading and understanding detailed mechanical drawings, and Geometric Dimension and Tolerancing (GD&T) is essential.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">·        Experience of high tolerances, complex components, and both metric and imperial measurement systems.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">·        Interpretation of material certification in line with national and international standards. (BSI, EN, ISO, DIN, ASTM, DEF STAN or similar).</p><p style="text-align: justify;">·        Ability to read and understand various engineering instructions, control plans, drawings, specifications, and procedures</p><p>·        Experience working in a manufacturing or engineering environment</p><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">-         Bachelor's/Master’s degree in Engineering or a related field.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">-         Recognised training programme or industry experience in APQP.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">-         Previous experience in a similar role within the Automotive, Marine and Defense industry.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">-         Strong knowledge of quality management systems and industry standards (e.g., ISO9001, AQAP, Lloyds Rules, Defence Standards, and others)</p><p style="text-align: justify;">-         Detail-oriented with a strong focus on team, quality and continuous improvement.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">-         Computer literate with use of Microsoft Office.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">-         Good written and verbal communication skills.</p><p><strong style="color: rgb(52, 52, 51);">Due to security requirements these posts are open to SOLE UK NATIONALS ONLY</strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">If you are a dedicated and proactive professional with a passion for ensuring quality and driving continuous improvement, we would love to hear from you. Join our team at Quest Global as a Quality Engineer and contribute to the success of our Aerospace and Defence projects. Apply now!</p><br><br>