Quality Engineer

At an exciting time of company growth, we are now recruiting for a quality engineer to join the quality team.

Established in 1989, we are the original innovators and manufacturers of wire joining and tensioning devices, as well as anchoring, bracing, and suspension systems that have changed the game for many industries.

We are no ordinary business. We do almost everything differently. 100% owned by our employees, we are also committed to changing the game by making a positive impact in our communities around the world. We’re a force for good, as certified by B Corp.

What is the role

Working within the wider quality team, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of quality in our production processes and final products.  You will work with multiple departments across the business to implement quality management systems, conduct inspections, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.  Other duties include:

• supporting production on a day-to-day basis with quality issues
• coordinating IQs (internal queries), PQs (customer complaints), stock non-conformances
• working alongside production to understand root causes and help identify corrective and preventative actions
• developing, managing and analysing quality KPIs to identify areas for improvements, reduce quality cost and improve overall efficiency
• ensuring equipment and processes follow predetermined quality standards
• working alongside the supply quality analyst to overcome non-compliance issues with components
• supporting new product introduction (NPI) process and ensuring quality elements are implemented prior to sign off
• coordinating products and process FMEAs
• ensuring compliance with ISO9001 requirements
• conducting internal quality audits and inspections to establish level of compliance and identify improvement opportunities

Working hours 

Mon - Fri 8.30am - 5.00pm (core office hours of 7.00am-7.00pm Monday-Friday).

Who you are

To be considered for the position, you must be able to offer the following:

• Strong understanding of quality management principles, tools, methodologies (ISO9001, 8D, Ishikawa, FMEA, Six Sigma)
• Proven experience as a quality engineer in manufacturing environment
• A keen eye for detail/accuracy and methodical approach
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach to quality improvement
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Microsoft Office experience
• Ability to work unsupervised with minimum supervision
• Full UK driving licence
• Certification in Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing is desirable (but not essential)​

What we will offer in return

We recognise every individual as a unique person with their own special contribution to make. We work hard to make sure our people are happy and healthy, with a good work/life balance, and generously rewarded for their time, energy, and commitment. We therefore offer:

• competitive salary
• share ownership scheme
• excellent initial and ongoing training and support and global opportunities to develop
• generous holiday entitlement
• life assurance
• private individual health care
• permanent health insurance scheme
• Paycare health plan
• non-contributory 15% pension scheme
• enhanced family policy 
• gym membership

Lots of our people work flexibly in different ways, including part-time. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but please talk to us about the flexibility you need and let’s see how we can make it work.

Why choose Gripple?

As an employee-owned company, our people are front and centre. You can therefore expect to see:

• Commitment to core values and behaviours, AKA the ‘Gripple Spirit’
• Work-life balance
• Career development
• Exceptional benefits
• Unique working environment
• Commitment to net zero in 2030

Gripple Careers – Own it. We do!

Deadline for applications: Friday 5^th July 2024

Equal employment opportunity

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued with a sense of belonging. If there are any adjustments that would help your experience with Gripple, please let us know when you apply.

Whilst not mandatory, your completion of the applicant ethnic monitoring form will help us monitor and encourage equality and diversity. The information you provide will be anonymous and kept both confidential and separate to your application.

A polite note for recruitment agencies:​We do not accept applicants from recruitment agencies. If we do need support, we will be in touch! 

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Before you apply

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