QMS Quality Engineer in Sheffield

The Special Steel Group is located in Sheffield and is one of the most successful steel and engineering businesses in the country, and a recipient of the Queens Award for Enterprise. The Group consists of 6 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 focussed 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.

We are looking for someone who already has experience in the typical systems and activities listed below:

• 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).

With that experience above, we would expect the following qualifications:

• GCSE’s or ‘A’ Level Qualification/s including English, Mathematics and Science.
• NVQ/Certificate/Diploma in Quality Management or similar (Preferred).
• ‘Internal Auditor’ or equivalent auditing qualifications (Preferred).

It is essential that the candidate has the key skills listed below, together with the right attitude and most importantly, drive and enthusiasm to learn.

Key skills:

• Excellent spoken and written communication.
• Ability to build relationships and liaise with people at all levels.
• Flexible attitude with multitasking skills.
• Attention to detail is essential.
• Be computer literate and conversant in Word and Excel packages and be 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.

Duties include:

• Working 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.
• Undertaking internal audits and support external audits as required.
• Assist with continuous improvement projects across quality systems and procedures.
• Support root cause analysis using 8D, 5why or similar methodologies.
• Gather and analyse quality data to support continuous improvement initiatives/projects.

If you only have some limited quality experience compared to our full role outline, we can offer a Trainee Quality Engineer position for an enthusiastic candidate whereby you will undertake additional internal and external training to upskill you to the Quality Engineer role.

The salary will depend on experience, and we offer the following benefits; on-site parking, pension contributions, up to 28 days holiday (+stats) with longer service and financial support for further academic study in an associated field to develop your career.

How To Apply:

If you think that this sounds like you and you are excited by this opportunity, just send us a short CV and tell us a bit about yourself to either Gemma Hopper (Group Quality Manager) or Sue Grayson (Group HR). Or if you prefer an informal chat first, email or call us to fix a time. Alternatively, you can apply in writing to Sue Grayson, Group HR Officer, Bacon Lane, Sheffield, S9 3NH Marked Private & Confidential.