Description
Contract Opportunity Overview
We are thrilled to announce an exciting six-month contract opportunity for a Quality Process Improvement Specialist located in Severn Beach, Bristol. We seek a highly skilled and motivated professional to join our team temporarily to tackle our immediate needs in production support, quality enhancement, and knowledge sharing. This role is crucial in capturing valuable expertise from retiring staff, swiftly addressing quality issues, bolstering production operations, and spearheading continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Knowledge Transfer & Documentation
- Work closely with retiring staff to document critical processes and knowledge
- Develop detailed SOPs and training materials to ensure knowledge continuity
Production Support
- Provide hands-on support to production teams to address high absenteeism and operational bottlenecks
- Lead and participate in continuous improvement (CI) projects to optimise production efficiency and reduce waste
Quality Improvement
- Identify, analyse and resolve poor-quality issues found during Tool Quality Review (TQR)
- Implement corrective actions and preventive actions to drive sustainable quality improvements
- Embed solutions back into the production process to prevent recurrence
Lead Auditing
- Plan, execute and document internal and external audits to ensure compliance with quality and production standards
- Identify non-conformances, root causes, and improvement opportunities
Problem-Solving Expertise
- Utilize advanced problem-solving methodologies (Lean 6S, 8D, A3, QRQC) to address critical issues
- Provide training and mentoring to staff on these frameworks as needed
Collaboration and Communication
- Work closely with cross-functional teams including production, engineering, and quality assurance
- Provide regular updates to the Head of Department on progress challenges,and opportunities
Company Overview
At Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology we provide tools for the engineering of micro-and nano structures with customers using our process solutions research produce materials semiconductors vital for everything from medical devices diagnostics electric cars quantum computers.
Equal Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,color,religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin or disability. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds would ask you get in touch if you are concerned about any barriers you feel you may be facing your application process us.
Recruitment Agencies Note
Note recruitment agencies: Oxford Instruments operates a Preferred Supplier List we do not accept unsolicited agency CVs. Please do not forward candidate details response this advert or any Oxford Instruments employees other company locations. Oxford Instruments is not responsible for any fees related unsolicited CVs.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering Manufacturing Quality Management or a related field
Minimum 5 years experience in production quality assurance or a related role manufacturing environment
Certified Lead Auditor for relevant standard ISO9001:2015
Proven expertise Lean 6S 8Ds A3s QRQC Strong knowledge continuous improvement tools Lean manufacturing principles Excellent analytical communication interpersonal skills Ability work independently manage multiple projects pace
Professional Skills/Abilities
The personal professional skills be credible generate confidence others make big impact very quickly on quality improvements Computer literate strong knowledge Microsoft products ERP systems Word PowerPoint Excel Familiarity statistical analysis problem-solving techniques Understanding engineering drawings manufacturing processes