Quality Improvement Engineer – Manufacturing

About the company

Our client is New Zealand’s largest manufacturer of made-to-order window covering products of some well-known brands in the market. They are a well-established business but to help take them to the next level they have a newly created role for a Quality Improvement Engineer

About the role

Reporting to the Factory Manager, this hands-on role is responsible for the generation of a strategic plan to improve the manufacturing processes, designing quality standards, inspecting materials, equipment, processes, and products, developing quality control systems, and determining corrective actions. This will include…

· Delivery of quality improvement initiatives

· Development of quality standards

· Working with key stakeholders (internal and external) and customers on quality improvement initiatives

· Facilitating weekly quality meetings

· Identifying testing methods and samples, analysing information, and data

· Reporting on statistical information trends and making recommendations to support and promote quality and process improvements

· Facilitate necessary training to reduce quality errors.

About you

· Mechanical or Industrial Engineering qualification with 8-10 years’ experience

· Demonstrated manufacturing experience in Quality/Continuous Improvement

· Excellent communication and influencing skills

· High focus on quality improvement

· Continuous improvement background (Lean/Six Sigma)

· Advanced Excel skills focusing on the data analysis tool set

If you enjoy a hands-on role and have a passion for quality improvement this dynamic position will really “push your buttons” and enable you to make your mark!

In return you will work with a great bunch of like-minded people, receive a competitive salary, work flexible hours and be part of a supportive company culture.

Send your CV by applying below. If you have any queries, please call Louise Tallentire on 09 968 8241

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