At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure quality standards are met and support continuous improvement projects.
- Company: Join a leading steel and engineering business in Sheffield, awarded for excellence.
- Benefits: Enjoy up to 28 days holiday, pension contributions, and support for further studies.
- Other info: Full-time role with variety and opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on quality management in a dynamic engineering environment.
- Qualifications: Knowledge of ISO9001:2015 and experience in quality engineering preferred.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
The Special Steel Group is located in Sheffield and is one of the most successful steel and engineering businesses in the country, a recipient of the Queens Award for Enterprise. The Group consists of six independently operational businesses covering multiple disciplines including forging, heat treatment, testing, machining, and global distribution of advanced nickel-based alloys & special steels.
We have a team of quality focused professionals based at our Group HQ in Sheffield, and this role is full time (5 days a week), office based, with operational area interaction across all our Sheffield sites – so we offer plenty of variety through the working day! The successful candidate will report directly to the Group Quality Manager to ensure our wider quality activities are unified throughout the Group.
Experience & Qualifications- Comprehensive knowledge of ISO9001:2015 Management System Standards
- Previously undertaken roles in a Quality Engineer position (or similar)
- Experience of undertaking audits to the above standard
- Experience of undertaking problem solving activities using techniques including 5 why, Ishikawa and 8D
- Experience working within a steel / engineering environment (preferred but not vital)
- GCSEs or 'A' Level qualifications including English, Mathematics and Science
- NVQ/Certificate/Diploma in Quality Management or similar (Preferred)
- 'Internal Auditor' or equivalent auditing qualifications (Preferred)
- Work with the Group Quality Manager and the wider team to maintain our range of QMS approvals including ISO9001, AS9100, AS9120 and NADCAP
- Maintain the Supplier Management System
- Maintain and manage standard operating procedures, controlled forms, documentation and FMEAs
- Undertake internal audits and support external audits as required
- Assist with continuous improvement projects across quality systems and procedures
- Support root cause analysis using 8D, 5 why or similar methodologies
- Gather and analyse quality data to support continuous improvement initiatives/projects
- Excellent spoken and written communication
- Ability to build relationships and liaise with people at all levels
- Flexible attitude with multi tasking skills
- Attention to detail is essential
- Computer literate and conversant in Word and Excel, able to generate procedures, graphs, reports and presentations
- Confidence and a professional manner
- Respect for confidential information
- High level of motivation with a drive to learn new skills
- On site parking
- Pension contributions
- Up to 28 days holiday (+stats) with longer service
- Financial support for further academic study in an associated field to develop your career
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The Special Steel Group, based in Sheffield, is an award-winning leader in the steel and engineering sector, offering a dynamic work environment where quality and innovation thrive. Employees benefit from a supportive culture that prioritises professional growth, with opportunities for further academic study and a generous holiday allowance, all while working in a collaborative team dedicated to excellence in quality management.
