Quality Engineer

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Company Description

Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place. 

Smiths Detection, part of Smiths Group is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security.

Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.  

This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.

Job Description

The Quality Engineers primary objective will be to provide quality support for assigned product(s) or area(s) of responsibility so as to meet quality, safety and cost objectives.

• Work cross functionally with R&D, Manufacturing Engineering and Production in providing effective and responsive support to resolve in-house, customer and supplier quality related issues.
• Deploy through all stages of the supply chain Corrective and Preventive action management with root cause analysis in order to safeguard the product and the customer experience.
• Assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of the QMS to ISO9001. Including completion of Internal Audits and provision of support during External Audits.
• Implement first time through (FTT) measurements at key points in the manufacturing process and report weekly results and root cause analysis.
• Perform in-process, and final assembly random audits; incoming inspections as needed. Collect and publish results. Conduct feedback sessions for corrective and preventative action.
• Work with the engineering and manufacturing teams to help design and execute the necessary product qualification and validation tests and any necessary analysis and follow-up activities.
• Participate in the development and improvement of the manufacturing processes for existing and new products. Coordination of PMP activities.
• Product performance analysis and reporting.
• Drive and implement plant wide quality system improvements.
• Lead and participate in problem solving meetings using problem solving tools.
• Support PFMEA/Dynamic Control Plan (DCP) activity and ensure that all failure modes in process have been identified and addressed.
• Maintain 5S practices. Participate / facilitate in LEAN 6 Sigma events.
• Support key quality and management system processes such as NCR, CAPA and ECN
• Lead training activities on Quality related Procedures.
• Provide functional expertise to other support functions on quality related issues.
• Comply with and ensure department compliance with Company health, safety and environmental policies.
• Comply with all applicable corporate and regulatory export control and security regulations.
• Support new product development activities and gate reviews.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Science or Engineering or related discipline.
• ASQ-Certified Quality Engineer or Certified Quality Auditor designations an asset.
• Lean six sigma green belt certified would be an asset
• 3 years minimum experience in quality assurance within a high-technology manufacturing environment
• Experience in electro-mechanical systems manufacture is preferred
• Strong capabilities in quality planning and analysis, statistical tools and data analysis
• Experience with, and good knowledge of ISO 9001 or higher.
• Environmental management systems around ISO 14001 experience an asset.
• Previous experience in a Lean Manufacturing environment is desirable.
• Excellent oral and written communications.
• Strong analytical approach, ability to facilitate team process problem solving with strong interpersonal skills.
• Fluent with Word, Excel, Power Point or Visio and SAP ERP. 
• Experience with management system implementation, process mapping and flowcharting.
• Must be assertive and able to work with minimal supervision.

Additional Information

Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)