Cascade Europe , a subsidiary of Cascade Corporation, is a leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of materials handling equipment and related technologies.
Since the 50s, Cascade Europe has been providing high-quality attachments and forks that enable lift trucks to sideshift, rotate, tilt and clamp.
Cascade UK Ltd have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Quality Engineer at their fork manufacturing plant in Openshaw, Manchester who can help us maintain and improve our quality assurance processes .
We are looking for someone with technical knowledge and know-how of welding, NDT and heat treatment processes.
Ideally you will have trained as a metallurgist.
Key responsibilities Develop and implement quality assurance processes and procedures to ensure consistent product quality throughout production.
Conduct regular inspections, audits and testing to monitor and improve product quality.
Identify and resolve quality issues, root causes and defects in a timely manner.
Manage non-conformance reports (NCRs), corrective actions and preventative actions (CAPAs) to ensure continual improvement.
Perform statistical analysis (SPC, Six sigma) to track quality trends and initiate improvement projects.
Support the maintenance of the quality management systems (QMS) in alignment with ISO standards and other regulatory requirements.
(ISO9001, ISO3834-2, ISO9712) Manage customer related topics such as complaints, warranty, technical reports and solutions.
Supplier quality management Review and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions to reflect changes in best practices and regulatory requirements.
Manage and lead Quality Coordinator, providing guidance, training, and support to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a passion for Manufacturing and Engineering, and that has strong analytical, and problem-solving skills to make a significant impact on the companys quality culture.
Desirable skills Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Metallurgy, Material Science, or a related technical field.
Root cause analysis experience (8D, 5Y, FMEA) that is solutions focused.
Proven experience as a Quality Engineer Good technical understanding of welding, NDT and heat treatment processes Adopts a 'go see' approach to shop floor environment and engages with workforce In depth understanding of quality control procedures Excellent attention to detail Results orientated Proficient in MS Office At Cascade UK Ltd, we value our employees and we are proud of our collaborative and supportive work culture where individuals are encouraged to make a difference.
In return we offer a positive work life balance and competitive salary and benefits package.
If you are passionate about quality and looking for challenging and rewarding career, we would love to hear from you To see what it's like to work for Cascade, take a look at our webpage: Careers | Cascade Corporation (cascorp.com) or if you would like further information about this role contact Kathryn.taylorcascorp.com No recruitment agencies please.