Exciting opportunity for a Senior Quality Engineer

As a Senior Quality Engineer, you will manage quality in HCO projects providing functional support to deliver products and services right first time, meeting delivery commitments and within budget. You will also support the strategic goal of the systematic reduction in the cost of poor quality The Quality Engineer is responsible for leading the implementation of the Quality improvement strategy in HCO projects resulting in an improved customer experience and the reduction in the cost of poor quality. Promotion of quality across HCO through implementation of standard processes including NC management, RCCA facilitation and expert support to all functions. This will include coaching and influencing Value Stream team members in how to engage proactively with core Quality Improvement fundamental tools and techniques.

Howden are a global engineering business who focus on providing clients with industrial products that help multiple sectors improve their everyday processes. Howden’s core focus is on providing quality solutions for air and gas handling, and have over a century of experience in doing so.

What Needs To Be Done?

• Assume responsibility for all aspects of quality management throughout the value stream from quote to cash collection

• Facilitate and lead root cause investigation and management of non-conformances. Focus on proactive risk reduction and mitigation to ensure delivery of improved customer satisfaction

• Perform audits and process reviews, including Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), to improve overall process control and effectiveness. Take lead role in Root Cause Analysis (RCCA) workshops and ensure closure of corrective actions

• Development and maintenance of inspection & test records (ITP). Preparation & maintenance of Contract Quality Plans to meet contract requirements

• Review & approve relevant supplier documentation such as weld procedures, NDE procedures, Hydrotest procedures and material certification etc in accordance with code & client requirements.

• Liaise with clients & witnessing authorities to meet contract requirements. Support inspection/process review activities at Sub-Contractors Works

• Use Howden Business Improvement tools (HBE) approach to promote Built in Quality concepts into Standard work. Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Commercial and Procurement teams to drive improved manufacturing and supply chain performance and early defect detection

• Work closely with Supplier Quality team in the development and improvement of HCO supply chain performance. Adopt partnership approach with key suppliers. Identify and support approval of new suppliers

• Plan, manage and drive improvements in the management and control product/process and contract specific documentation

• Support the business in the management of the health, safety and environmental management systems to maintain certification in accordance with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001

What Do You Need To Bring?

Essential skills, knowledge & behaviours

• Problem solving - Ability to think laterally and come up with innovative solutions

• Leadership skills – never accept the status quo, relentless focus on improvement

• Data analysis and management skills. Present facts to drive outcomes

• Detailed understanding of an ISO9001 quality management system

• Certified Internal Auditor qualifications.  Audit and reporting of business processes and management systems

• Experience of product inspections to designated standards

• Positive demonstration of the deployment of Continuous improvement tools and techniques

• Self-starter - This role is the custodian for Quality within the Value Stream and must be seen to act in this way

Desirable skills, knowledge & behaviours

• Manufacturing or Project Engineering background

• Certified Lead auditor qualifications  Management of an ISO 9001 quality management system

• Detailed understanding of ISO 14001 or ISO 45001 management systems

• Application of one or more ERP systems to a good working level

• Lean or Six Sigma training/qualification  Commercial acumen

How do we operate?

This is a permanent position working 37 hours per week. We offer hybrid working for this role which will allow you to enjoy the balance of home working and collaboration time with the team in our modern, friendly offices which include free onsite parking.

In Return, we offer a range of fantastic benefits:

• A flexible and supportive work environment.

• A competitive salary.

• Generous holiday entitlement package.

• Howden Pension Plan with Scottish Widows.

• Healthcare cash plan with Healthshield.

• Access to My Howden Benefits & Wellbeing Portal – Cycle2Work programme, range of discounts across various retailers, wealth of information to support health & wellbeing.

• Group Life Assurance plan at 3x salary.

• Group Income Protection plan.

• Opportunity to be involved in our ESG ‘Bright Future’ initiatives – STEM ambassador & volunteering.

• Dedicated Help@Hand Service – Free Counselling, Physiotherapy, financial support etc.

• Training & Development Opportunities.

• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, shared parental and adoption leave pay.

The Company intention in respect of recruitment, selection and promotion is to appoint the most suitable candidate for each job regardless of that person’s race, religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age or disability.

Interested? We would love to hear from you! Please follow the link to our website to apply.