Senior Quality Engineer

Job Description Senior Quality Engineer Wotton under Edge up to £55,000 depending on experience Renishaw is a global leader in the design and development of inspection probe technology and metrology systems. An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Quality Engineer within the Encoder Product Group. The successful candidate will provide quality support across the full range of encoder products and operations, while raising the profile of quality protocols and robust root-cause investigation methodologies throughout EPD. As a Senior Quality Engineer at Renishaw, you’ll contribute to the engineering of miniaturised optical and electromechanical products, including encoder measurement systems. These encoders provide sub-micron position feedback for automated motion control systems. You'll be given the chance to impart your knowledge and be part of a diverse team supporting and improving existing products and interfacing with new product and manufacturing teams across the business. Our products and services are used in applications as diverse as the automotive and aerospace industries to military and consumer electronics. We operate in an environment that promotes autonomy and creativity with people who can deliver quality within set timelines. Responsibilities Provide Quality Support for key activities including - Customer Complaints / Internal CCAR Reporting / Risk Management activities / Manufacturing support activities. Provide Quality support to operations team, design and purchasing teams for the resolution of quality issues reported from In field escalations and Internal Quality Concerns from Group Manufacturing and Current Products engineering changes. Analyse performance from Corrective Action Systems database and identify Product reliability issues. Provide Quality data analysis for continuous improvement activities using corporate systems. Support Quality Engineering functions with Key Performance Metrics and Supporting data, extracted from software reporting tools. Support the division to develop, maintain and improve quality protocols for New and Current Products and hold colleagues accountable to implement corrective / preventive solutions. Represent Renishaw in relevant ISO/customer audits Key requirements Working knowledge of BS EN ISO 9001 3-5 years’ experience in Engineering / Manufacturing sector within a quality focused role Minimum of HNC in Engineering discipline / Or relevant industry experience Experience in project-controlled environments & Engineering change activities, including New Product Introduction Understanding of Technical Reports / Drawings / BOM’s Excellent communication skills Good working knowledge of Microsoft Packages including Excel and Power Bi Working knowledge of FMEA & Risk Assessment tools UK Driving license as some travel to with UK will be required. Desirable requirements Knowledge of quality tools and statistical techniques used with Six Sigma methodologies. Knowledge of Systems / Mechanical / Electrical engineering. Experience representing the company to external customers. Auditing experience (Training can be given). Six Sigma Certification (Training can be given). Person specification The successful applicant will be organised, self-motivated and detail-oriented, with excellent communication skills. They will be a confident team player and a strong advocate for quality, able to meet strict deadlines while supporting others to do the same. This role offers the opportunity to develop expertise in a unique, multidisciplinary technology environment. Further training and development opportunities may be provided. Benefits When you join Renishaw, we're committing to your future career. That's because we believe in developing our people's skills and promoting them internally. We also offer a benefits package that's highly desirable; including a 9% non-contributory pension, discretionary annual bonus, *subsidised onsite restaurants and *coffee shops, free parking, *car sharing scheme and *24 hour fitness centres. ( not available at all sites). We also want to promote a healthy work-life balance as much as possible, so we have introduced a hybrid working policy which allows for a combination of home and office based working depending on the nature of your role. We also offer a variable working programme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Life Assurance policy of 12 times annual salary, Cycle to Work scheme, enhanced maternity pay subject to qualifying criteria, Health Cash Plan, the option to join Renishaw Health Trust (Aviva) and an Employee Assistance Programme for employees and family. Please click here for further information about our benefits. At Renishaw we believe that our success is powered by welcoming a workforce of diverse and talented people. Through encouraging an inclusive culture, where all our employees are free to be themselves, we can achieve our core values: Innovation, Inspiration, Integrity, and Involvement. If you are excited about the role but feel as though you don’t meet all the requirements, we would encourage you still to apply. You might just be the right person for this role or another opportunity at Renishaw. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to make interviews and jobs more accessible. Should you have any difficulty during the recruitment process, or require any reasonable adjustments please contact the recruitment team on 01453 490384 or recruitment@renishaw.com. Please click here for further information about diversity and inclusion at Renishaw. Employment Type: Permanent Time Type: Full time Requisition Number: R9796 Senior Quality Engineer (Open) Renishaw is a FTSE 250 global engineering and scientific technology company, with core skills in measurement, motion control, additive manufacturing, healthcare, spectroscopy and manufacturing. We supply products and services that push the boundaries of what is possible in applications as diverse as jet engine and wind turbine manufacture, through to dentistry and brain surgery. We are also a world leader in the field of metal additive manufacturing (also referred to as 3D printing), where we design and make industrial machines that ‘print' parts from metal powder. We currently have 77 offices in 36 countries, with around 5,200 employees worldwide. Over 3,000 people are employed within the UK where we carry out the majority of our research and development, and manufacturing. With a global presence in a broad range of sectors, we aim to ensure that our workforce reflects the diverse global communities we serve. Every year we welcome a wide range of new employees, from apprentices to experienced professionals. By joining Renishaw you will be making a difference to the world in which we live, in a global company that encourages innovation and personal achievement. Our people help us to pursue this purpose so that we can continue to be a world leader in precision technology and deliver on our vision to innovate and transform capabilities in manufacturing, science and healthcare through unparalleled levels of precision, productivity and practicality.

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