Our client a leading Scientific Imaging Manufacturer is looking to appoint an experienced Quality Assurance Associate to join their team.The Quality Assurance Associate will be responsible for supporting in the control and management of all documentation and processes related to the Quality Management System (QMS), Environmental Management System (EMS), and Health & Safety (H&S).
As a Quality Assurance Associate, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality and compliance of engineering processes and products. Working closely with the QSE (Quality, Safety & Environmental) Manager and other departments, you will assist in developing, implementing, and monitoring quality control systems to meet industry standards and customer specifications.
Goods Inwards Inspection
• Carry out Goods Inward inspection for component parts entering the company ensuring compliance to design specification and contractual requirements.• This includes visual inspection, manual measurements, and programming and maintaining our OGP (Optical Gaging Product) inspection equipment.• Maintain accurate quality inspection records for traceability, as per the sampling plan, suggesting improvements to process where applicable.• Complete First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR) where required.• Analyse quality data to identify trends and recommend improvements to enhance product quality and reduce defects.• Liaise closely with the Engineering, Purchasing and the Production teams to identify and address quality issues promptly.
Maintain, update, and organise all documentation related to the Quality Management System (QMS), Environmental Management System (EMS), and Health & Safety (H&S).• Support the implementation, monitoring and improvement of processes to comply with our quality and safety standards.• Conduct and assist with internal and external audits and inspections to verify adherence to the QMS, EMS, and H&S regulations.• Coordinate corrective and preventive actions based upon audit findings and follow up on action implementation.
Training Coordination
• Assist in organizing and tracking internal and external employee training, including induction of new starters, to ensure QMS standards are maintained.
Data Analysis & Reporting
• Collate, analyse, and report on quality metrics and trends, process improvements, and document control activities to support continuous improvement initiatives.• Support initiatives in line with ISO 14001, co-ordinating our waste management and encouraging sustainability practices.• Customer & Supplier Quality• Collaborate with suppliers and customers to address quality concerns, including RMA’s, to ensure quality standards are maintained.• Co-ordinate final goods inspection prior to shipping.
A degree or equivalent qualification in engineering, quality management, or a related field. – At least 1-2 years of experience in a quality assurance or engineering support role, preferably in the engineering or manufacturing sector. Strong understanding of quality control processes, inspection techniques, and industry standards. Goods Inward inspection processing and standards.
Strong knowledge and understanding of international quality standards (ISO 9001 and ISO 14001). Ability to support in managing Safety Data Sheets (SDS), COSHH assessments, and risk assessments. Read and interpret mechanical & technical drawings and documentsAbility to work productively, efficiently and effectively with initiative and drive under tight timescales and pressure whilst maintaining attention to detail and quality…