Vertiv is the largest electrical switchgear manufacturer in the UK & Ireland, pioneering unique in-house integrated power solutions tailored to each individual client project. We believe that our people are our best asset and have invested in a highly qualified and experienced team of Engineers to work in our manufacturing facilities across three continents. With over 30 years of experience in delivering high-quality integrated power solutions, we are experts in providing technical services, project management services, and unrivalled customer support for every client project.
The Quality Engineer is responsible for driving prevention-led quality assurance across the Burnfoot plant, ensuring that products, processes and controls consistently deliver right-first-time execution for our customers. The role exists to strengthen process discipline, reduce defects at source, improve RCCA/CAPA effectiveness, and embed VOS (Vertiv's Operating System) and ISO 9001:2015 requirements into daily factory operations. Focusing on assuring process capability, managing risk, and influencing cross-functional teams to prevent recurrence and protect the customer.
Responsibilities and Measurement Criteria with Time investment Needed on Each:
- Owning daily process quality assurance activities within the factory, ensuring manufacturing controls, standard work, and process discipline are effectively implemented and followed.
- Leading root cause investigations and corrective actions using 8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa, and other structured problem-solving methodologies to reduce recurring defects and improve quality performance.
- Conducting layered process audits, first-off / first-article verification activities, and supporting deviation control processes to ensure compliance with approved methods, specifications, and workmanship standards.
- Using quality data, trends, and analysis to identify risks, drive continuous improvement activities, and support defect prevention initiatives.
- Collaborating with Operations, Engineering, and Supplier Quality teams to resolve internal, customer, and supplier-related quality issues.
- Coaching and supporting teams on quality standards, escalation processes, defect prevention, and adherence to standard work.
- Supporting new product and process introduction activities by verifying readiness of documentation, controls and manufacturing processes.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have experience within a manufacturing quality environment, strong problem-solving skills, knowledge of ISO 9001:2015, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams in a fast-paced setting.
Ideal requirements of the role:
- A four-year degree in Engineering or a related field of study or a minimum of four years of direct job experience in quality assurance or a combination of the education and experience.
- Knowledge of quality tools and methodologies (8D, APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plan, SPC, Root Cause Analysis).
- Proficient with word processing, (relational) database, data analysis, spreadsheet, planning and desktop publishing programs and software.
- Knowledgeable and proficient with various data analysis and problem-solving techniques.
- Must be skilled in interpersonal skills and communications (including presentations) to groups of various sizes and levels within the organization.
- Valid driver’s license required; ability and willingness to travel domestically and/or internationally as needed.
Time Travel Needed:
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