Quality Control/Assurance Engineer

FET is a world leader for the supply of Work Class ROV's (Remotely Operated Vehicles), Observation Class ROV's, Trenchers and Submarine Rescue Systems providing innovative solutions for challenging deep water intervention operations. Design and manufacture of these systems is based at the facility at Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire which is part of a worldwide company with headquarters in Houston, USA. These products are known worldwide for unrivalled quality and technical excellence utilising a wealth of experience, delivering products that perform reliably in hostile environments.

Purpose: To work on site and at key supplier's premises to ensure that all products meet the company's quality standards through inspection of received goods to finish maintaining documentation and record keeping.

Key Responsibilities: (Key Tasks)

• Verifies mechanical, machining and weld materials based upon FET drawings and test specifications.
• Inspection of fabricated and machined components to engineering drawings both on and off site.
• Support Engineering change control.
• Perform mechanical inspections for components and completed assemblies, paint shop inspections, visual inspections, thickness measurements and weld shop inspections.
• Assist with the company's Quality vendor management.
• Complete all necessary documentation according to the company's requirements, (including timesheets, ECN.. etc.)
• Prepare certification packages as required.
• Assist with the construction of certification packs for ROV records.
• Deliver non-conformance register for each unit
• Ensure good housekeeping.
• Monitor corrective and preventative actions to ensure adequate and timely closure.
• Make recommendations to management for process improvements.
• Other duties as assigned by the HSQE manager.

Accountabilities: (Deliverables)

• Perform dimensional reporting and code and standards interpretation.
• Perform inspections.
• Prepare material certification, calibrations, welding procedures, test reports, route card, etc.
• Prepare certification packages as required.

Education / Qualifications (essential):

• ISO or equivalent auditor
• Secondary education level

Technical Competencies (essential):

• ISO 9001, 45001 and ISO14001 experience
• Good understanding of lean manufacturing, TQM and continuous improvement tools such as PDCA, DMAIC, six sigma, 5S.
• Working awareness in manufacturing
• Able to read technical drawings
• Familiar with typical project quality requirements (ITPs, QP, etc)

Key Skills (essential):

• Knowledge of lean six sigma in manufacturing
• Proficient in Microsoft applications - Access and Excel
• Must be able to read and interpret drawings in line with basic quality control decisions
• Good communication skills, learning ability and proactive personality.
• Be able to work under pressure.
• Team player and good communication skills
• Full driving licence
• Willingness to travel to FET site in Westhill, Aberdeenshire and client sites in Birmingham and any other required locations in the UK

Experience (essential):

• 5-10 years' experience in quality control activities within a mechanical component environment
• Previous experience of using measuring equipment. (vernier callipers, micrometres etc.)

QHSE Competencies:

• Maintain behaviour in compliance with FET requirements
• Maintain responsibility and accountability through personal commitment and behaviour
• Report any unsafe or environmentally unsound acts and conditions to their immediate supervisor such that remedial action can be taken to manage the risk

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kirkbymoorside, YO62 6EZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

• Do you or will you require visa sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (required)

Work Location: In person