Job Introduction

The Quality Engineer supports the Quality Manager to ensure that all production processes, materials, and finished products meet stringent quality standards and regulatory requirements. This role involves managing quality systems, resolving quality-related issues, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The Quality Engineer collaborates with engineering, production, and supply chain teams to deliver reliable, compliant, and high-performance products to customers.

Role Responsibility

• Support the Quality Manager with all aspects of their role.
• Develop and implement quality control procedures for switchgear production.
• Conduct inspections, audits, and testing of raw materials, in-process assemblies, and finished products.
• Monitor manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with IEC, IEEE, and other relevant industry standards.
• Support the Non-Conformance Reporting (NCR) process through the investigation of all internal and external NCR’s, tracking their timely containment and close out, ensuring diligent investigations have been conducted to identify the root cause and ensuring all Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA) have been completed in a timely manner.
• Ensure all CAPA’s identified from internal and external audits are completed in a timely manner.
• Work closely with design, production, and supply chain teams to address and resolve quality concerns.
• Maintain and improve ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 quality management systems.
• Utilize Lean Manufacturing methodologies to enhance process efficiency and product reliability.
• Ensure proper calibration and maintenance of testing equipment used in switchgear quality checks.
• Train production staff on quality standards, inspection techniques, and defect identification.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure compliance with quality specifications for switchgear components.
• Collate all Manufacturing Records and ensure they are complete and stored correctly at the close out of every project.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure compliance with quality specifications for switchgear components.

The Ideal Candidate

Qualifications

• ONC/HNC in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering (or related field).
• 2+ years of experience in quality engineering within switchgear, electrical equipment, or power distribution manufacturing.
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) – Desirable
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor – Desirable

Skills

• Have a disciplined and enthusiastic approach, which captures the commitment of others.
• Understanding and application of lean Six Sigma tools, DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve & Control) principles and applications.
• Ability to work under own initiative creating project plans, milestones and deliver on time in full.
• Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Influencing and negotiating skills
• Detail oriented with the skill set to resolve problems.
• Ability to present data effectively.
• Problem solver with a methodical approach and an eye for detail
• Understanding of cost and financial impacts

Experience

• Knowledge of electrical safety standards (IEC 61439, IEEE, NEMA, etc.).
• Knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)
• Experience with high-voltage and low-voltage switchgear testing, insulation resistance, dielectric strength, and circuit breaker analysis – Desirable
• Strong understanding of root cause analysis, FMEA, SPC, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Kaizen principles.
• Proficiency in quality inspection tools, data analysis, and reporting software.
• Strong communication, analytical, and teamwork skills.
• Experience in a high volume manufacturing environment.
• IT skills in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project

About the Company

BRUSH Switchgear provide agile and adaptive engineering solutions and products, including consultancy services, design, and project management as well as award-winning product technology, to a wide range of projects.

A chosen partner for national and regional power generation and distribution network operators, through innovation and a commitment to delivering solutions that address grid-resilience and drive system change, we support the global drive to net-zero, helping create a future-proof Infrastructure.

BRUSH Group