Quality engineer

You will drive Quality Improvement activities across the site to ensure consistent product conformity and a reduction in the overall cost of quality. You will work within and support WCOM quality pillar framework activities to achieve road map objectives, and provide quality expertise and support to the Operations department. You will have a proven ability to lead quality improvement project teams and be excellent at problem-solving. Responsibilities of our Quality Engineer Work with internal and external stakeholders to resolve quality issues, including customer complaints, that arise as efficiently as possible to prevent compromising quality. Complete internal process, product and supplier audits as required to ensure on-going compliance to internal, customer and 3rd party product requirements. Provide support with 3rd party product certification and group compliance audits. Support operations with single event analysis and ensure accurate records are made. Analyse process / inspection data to establish on-going process capabilities through the use of Cognos Studio and Minitab. Identify and lead improvement projects, applying the principles of Lean/6-Sigma, to reduce the cost of quality. Support the attainment of WCOM ndash; quality roadmap objectives and targets. Effective understanding and application of In-process and Final product specifications, Ensure inspection and test plans are available within SAP, understood and adhered to. Support production team leaders with the application of quality standards to manufactured product. When the need arises, periodically inspect products, with precision measuring tools. Review product in the warehouse that has been identified as potentially unacceptable following visual inspection. Complete measurement systems analysis through gauge R R. Promote customer focus throughout the organization. Offer and support suggestions to changes in production methods/equipment used for improvements to the quality of the product and/or service to customer. What we are looking for in our Quality Engineer: You will have: Degree level qualification in Engineering, Science or Quality. Proven ability to lead quality improvement project teams Application of problem-solving tools Excellent numeracy skills and ability to analyse data for trends Excellent oral and written communication skills Excellent organisational and strong workload prioritisation skills Experience of working with various IT programs i.e. MS Word, Excel Whilst not essential, the following would be of benefit: Internal auditor qualification Qualification in Lean Manufacturing or equivalent Experience within a similar role Experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment QC laboratory testing experience Investigating customer complaints Familiar with SAP Experience of working with and understanding ISO and EN Product Standards Why join Kingspan Insulation? We are entrepreneurial, collaborative, and we stand behind a common cause ndash; better buildings for a better world. Kingspan Insulation are a leading manufacturer of high-performance rigid insulation within the construction industry, operating from our site in Pembridge, Herefordshire. With 188 sites worldwide Kingspan is a global leading employer. Do you have the skills we are looking for? If so, click lsquo;apply rsquo; now to be considered as our Quality Engineer. What we can offer you: 25 days Annual Leave (Plus Bank Holidays) Profit Related Bonus Contributory pension scheme 4 x salary Life Assurance Enhanced Maternity, Paternity Adoption Leave Buy Sell Annual Leave Service Recognition Rewards Supported Professional Development