Quality Engineer

We are recruiting for a Quality Engineer, to report into the Quality Manager, based out of our site in Whitstable; Kent. This role is based fully on site and the ideal candidate will live nearby or within an easily commutable distance.

Position Summary:
The Quality Engineer will work in close partnership with the Engineering & Operations team to address current challenges in both the office and factory, introducing new processes & procedures and driving continuous improvements across the full product life cycle. The Quality Engineer will work with the wider team to make sure that our products are safe, reliable and meet customer expectations by challenging the processes, equipment and people to improve capability, reliability, performance all whilst keeping the design and manufacturing process as effective and cost-efficient as possible.

Main duties and responsibilities:
(This is not an exhaustive list and is subject to change)

• Responsible for product quality and the maintenance of the Quality Management System at the Whitstable site.

• Supporting the NPD activities with Metrology, Documentation and Advanced Product Quality Planning tools.

• Supporting the Operations Team with the introduction of new product, equipment and processes.
• Supporting the Customer Services Team by leading investigations for customer complaints.
• Developing and maintaining control plans.
• Investigating and troubleshooting Quality Concerns using appropriate root cause analysis tools. (8D, A3 Problem Solving).
• Performing complex measurement studies utilising Coordinate Measuring Machines and 3D scanners.
• Performing Statistical Analysis of data and interpreting results for decision making.
• Supporting Prototype, Sample and Controlled Product Change builds through Pre-Production and Production cells
• Producing monthly Quality Reports and contributing to Management Reviews.

Experience:
Essential

• At least 5 years experience in a Quality Engineering role within a manufacturing company operating within the ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems requirements.
• Experience of deploying lean principles and techniques.
• Advanced metrology skills and current working knowledge of utilising coordinate Measuring Machines to measure complex geometries.
• Experienced in FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, 8D and PPAPs
• Qualified Internal Auditor (ISO9001 & ISO14001)

Desirable

• Automotive / Aerospace Quality experience would be an advantage
• Six Sigma Black Belt
• Experience using 3D scanning tools for dimensional analysis.
• Qualified Lead Auditor

Qualifications:
Essential

• HNC or Equivalent in Mechanical / Production Engineering. Inspection/ Mechanical Apprenticeship.

Desirable

• A relevant engineering degree (Mechanical or Materials engineering preferred)
• CQI Membership

We offer
At Swegon, we work to create the world's best indoor climate that makes people thrive and feel-good inside. We have ambitious goals in our sustainability efforts, in offering the most energy-efficient products, promoting gender equality, and becoming carbon neutral, and we have clear transparency in our work. We offer exciting challenges in a global environment with competent colleagues and a culture characterized by our values; "Customer Empathy, Trust, and Commitment," which permeate everything we do and are the basis for the decisions we make and how we interact with each other. At Swegon, we have an open and flexible organizational culture with short decision-making processes, plenty of development opportunities, and we care about you being able to balance your work with your personal life. We place great emphasis on personal qualities, welcome applicants with different backgrounds, and strive for diversity and gender equality.

*About Swegon Group*
Swegon Group, owned by the Stockholm Stock Exchange-listed Investment AB Latour, is a market-leading provider of a healthy indoor climate, with solutions for ventilation, heating, cooling, and climate optimization, as well as connected services and technical expertise. Swegon has subsidiaries and distributors worldwide and 17 production units in Europe, North America, and India. The company has approximately 3000 employees and had a turnover of approximately SEK 6 billion in 2022.

(Please note; we are not considering agencies to assist with filling this position.)

INDSWE

Swegon Group AB, owned by Investment AB Latour, listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange, is a market leading supplier in the field of indoor environment, offering solutions for ventilation, heating, cooling and climate optimisation, as well as connected services and expert technical support. Swegon has subsidiaries in and distributors all over the world and 21 production plants in Europe, North America and India. The company employs more than 3 300 people and in 2023 had a turnover of 8.8 billion SEK.