Applications Quality Engineer

• Jul 2013 - Present

Responsible for ensuring Quality Engineering requirements of the RFQ (Request for Quotation) are identified and communicated to all relevant areas of the business during quotation process. I work closely with the Aftermarket Dept. by way of preparing Inspection and Test Plans (ITP's) for Spares Orders (critical components). Compilation of quality documents and information as required by the Sales Dept. which support purchasing enquiries for material. Compilation of quality documents and information as required by the RFQ for inclusion in bids. Reviewing of order packages/specifications with the aim to identify any changes/new quality requirements to those agreed in quotation process. Observation of company quality systems ensuring they are effective and that corrective actions are taken where necessary. Continuous development and improvement of quality engineering processes and procedures, making recommendations as to where process improvements can be made. Familiarisation of BEL Valves quality related Business Process Procedures and Standard Operational Procedures and the requirements of various Quality Standards such as ISO 9000 and industry standards as given by ASME, ANSI, API etc. Show less

Quality Engineer

• Sep 1989 - Jun 2013

Reporting to the Quality Manager. Responsibilities are to single handedly run the Process Control Laboratory and to provide technical advice/support to the Production department. Prepare and qualify weld procedure test plates that comply with Defence Standard 03-34, BS EN and EN ISO15614-1 and other nationally recognised standards in the following materials: - Armour steel, High Strength Quench & Tempered steel, Carbon steel, Aluminium alloys Experience of the following welding processes: - FCAWGS, MMA, MIG/MAG, mechanised MAG. Carry out NDT using DPI, MPI plus Radiographic Interpretation. Maintain the company's welder approval system to BS EN 287 to suit current projects Investigate defects and/or component failures and provide repair procedures. Day to day duties involve the use of Microsoft office and drawing software packages. Carry out Internal/External Quality Audits. Liaise with supplier's, giving technical advice and working alongside them in order to successfully progress projects. Travel abroad on numerous occasions to assist with projects Show less

Quality Engineer

• Sep 1989 - Aug 1996

Metallurgical Assistant

• Oct 1988 - Sep 1989

Research and Development work for the Nuclear Power Industry which consisted of all metallurgical testing/preparation work. Research and Development work for the Nuclear Power Industry which consisted of all metallurgical testing/preparation work.

Assistant Metallurgist

• Sep 1979 - Oct 1988

Worked in a Metallurgical Mechanical Test House which provided a service for both internal and external clients. During this period I attended day release for 3 years at Newcastle Polytechnic studying Metallurgy.

Technician Apprentice

• Sep 1975 - Sep 1979

Employed by Marconi Radar Systems as an apprentice Technician which consisted of attending Hebburn Technical College for 1 year to study Mechanical Engineering and 3 years attending Gateshead College doing T2, T3 & T4 (Mech. Eng.; Represented Vickers Defence Systems on three work placements in South Korea to train and supervise the customers Quality personnel to manufacture military bridges and bridge launching equipment. Also on numerous occasions visited customers/suppliers at both home and abroad to carry out Audits to ascertain their suitability/capability in providing the company with a quality product. Show less