Job Plant Quality Engineer - Six Sigma & Lean

Plant Quality Engineer - Six Sigma & Lean Job id: 38645997
Location: Hampshire
Salary: Up to 35,000 + Pension
Company:Huxley Associates - Thames Valley
Job type: Permanent
Date posted: 02/06/2008 09:21


Description: Huxley Associates are exclusively short listing for a skilled Quality Engineer to be based in the Portsmouth area. The company is a manufacturer for the industrial sectors, with a revenue of over .2 Billion. The company is a true world leader in manufacturing practice, with the ability to compete with Asian and North American markets, making it one of the most buoyant UK Manufacturing companies. Strategically placed Globally, they have a solid Infrastructure that can provide a long-term employment and the opportunity to progress and move within the business. As Quality Engineer you will work within a team of 5, liasing closely with Programme & Production management, reporting directly to the plant Quality & Continuous Improvement Manager. The main objective of the role is to develop and improve the quality methods across the manufacturing and assembly cells. You will be required to promote the cultural awareness towards Quality, coaching and mentoring programme / technical managers in using best QA practice. You will be involved in analysing data and producing quality metrics which will be used to plan and launch new continuous improvement initiatives. It will be your responsibility to drive lean and six-sigma methodologies across the business units and ensure preventive actions are followed through to completion. Ideally you will come from a Quality background as well as experience within a manufacturing environment. It is beneficial if you have a proven track record in Six Sigma tools as well as driving lean manufacturing techniques. The leadership team is keen to find someone who will fit in well within the companys ethos, so your attitude is just as important as having the right technical background. Ideally they are looking for some one that is passionate about Quality & Continuos Improvement, who believes in promoting excellence and can make a positive impact within the business. This will be challenging role, requiring personal motivation & hard work. From you hard work you will be rewarded by an excellent remuneration package and excellent scope to progress within the business. To be considered for this role, apply immediately. (Huxley Associates Limited acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business)


Contact: Stuart Kusta
Reference: job/-HA-SUKS739139