Quality Engineer

NW London - Salary £38,000-£42,000

We are seeking a Quality Engineer with auditing experience for a manufacturer based in NW London.

Position Summary:

The role is responsible for managing customer quality complaints and special requirements, as well as ensuring the product and administrative quality of subcontractor moulders, partner licensees, and 3PL’s within the EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa). Coverage also includes qualification of new products, product changes and major process changes. The job holder will advise the Regional Operations Manager EMEA & Packaging on matters concerning technical requirements and performance. This position also serves as the regional champion for Occupational Health and Safety and Quality Management Systems, and also supports the corporate drive for Ethical Standards compliance in the region.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications Required:

1. Degree qualified in Chemical, Mechanical, Quality Engineering or equivalent
2. MS Material Science desirable
3. Minimum 5yrs Quality Management Systems implementation and audits
4. Minimum 5yrs working with customers on quality complaints
5. At least 3 yrs. experience managing suppliers
6. Fundamental understanding of REACH, DMF, Socam and other regional and customer standards and requirements
7. Experience working with customers on their complaints, claims & quality issues
8. Occupational Health and Safety experience (certified OHSAS auditor desirable)
9. Six sigma black belt or equivalent experience (desirable)

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