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About The Company
Hays is a globally recognized leader in recruitment and talent solutions, renowned for its commitment to connecting skilled professionals with leading organizations across various industries. With a strong presence in multiple countries, Hays specializes in providing comprehensive recruitment services, including temporary, permanent, and contract staffing. The company prides itself on its deep industry expertise, innovative approach, and dedication to fostering long-term relationships with both clients and candidates. Hays is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within its workforce and the wider community, ensuring a supportive and dynamic work environment for all employees. As part of its ongoing growth and expansion, Hays is seeking to appoint a Quality Engineer to support a well-established precision engineering manufacturer in County Down, offering an exciting opportunity to contribute to a reputable organization that values excellence and continuous improvement.
About The Role
The Quality Engineer role at Hays presents a vital opportunity for a professional with a passion for quality management and process improvement within a manufacturing setting. In this position, you will be instrumental in maintaining and enhancing product quality standards, supporting manufacturing operations, and ensuring compliance with both customer specifications and industry regulations. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams—including Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, and external customers—you will lead investigations into quality issues, implement corrective and preventative actions, and contribute to the ongoing development of the company’s Quality Management System (QMS). Your expertise will help drive continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring that the organization consistently meets or exceeds customer expectations while adhering to regulatory standards. This role offers a challenging yet rewarding environment for a quality-focused professional eager to make a tangible impact on product excellence and operational efficiency.
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Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have a solid background in quality engineering within a manufacturing environment, with proven experience in implementing and maintaining quality systems. Essential qualifications include a strong understanding of ISO 9001 standards and experience with quality management principles. Candidates should possess the ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications accurately, along with experience using precision measurement and inspection equipment such as micrometers, vernier calipers, height gauges, and thread gauges. Excellent analytical skills, particularly in root cause analysis and problem-solving, are crucial for success in this role. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are necessary for preparing reports, conducting investigations, and collaborating with team members and external stakeholders. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other IT tools will support data analysis and reporting tasks. A proactive, independent work ethic combined with the ability to work effectively within a team is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Verify product conformity against engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements, ensuring high standards of quality are maintained throughout the manufacturing process.
- Conduct detailed inspections using precision measurement tools to identify any deviations or non-conformances.
- Manage internal and external non-conformance reports (NCRs), leading root cause investigations and documenting findings thoroughly.
- Implement and monitor corrective and preventative actions to eliminate recurring quality issues and improve overall product quality.
- Investigate customer complaints, liaise with clients to understand their concerns, and support supplier quality improvement initiatives.
- Support and maintain the effectiveness of the Quality Management System, assisting with internal and external audits to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Analyze quality performance data, identifying trends and opportunities for continuous improvement across processes and products.
- Monitor key quality metrics including NCRs, customer complaints, scrap rates, rework, and first pass yield to gauge performance and identify areas for enhancement.
- Contribute to Lean Manufacturing initiatives, 5S programs, and other continuous improvement projects aimed at optimizing operational efficiency.
- Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to meet quality and operational objectives, fostering a culture of quality excellence.
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Benefits
Joining this organization offers numerous benefits, including the opportunity to work within a forward-thinking manufacturing environment that values quality, innovation, and continuous improvement. Employees will receive a competitive salary package, along with opportunities for professional development and career progression. The role provides exposure to a diverse and technically challenging environment, enabling you to expand your skill set and industry knowledge. The company supports a healthy work-life balance and fosters a collaborative, inclusive culture where your contributions are recognized and valued. Additionally, you will have the chance to influence quality standards and operational practices directly, making a meaningful impact on the organization’s success and customer satisfaction.
Equal Opportunity
Hays is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe that diversity fosters innovation and excellence, and we are dedicated to providing a supportive environment where everyone can thrive and succeed. Our hiring practices are designed to ensure fairness and equal opportunity for all candidates, and we encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about contributing to our mission of connecting talented professionals with leading organizations.
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