QUALITY ENGINEER – PROJECTS

£28,327 - £30,624 - Permanent Role

Mon - Thursday 7.30am - 4.30pm and Friday 7.30am - 12.30pm

A vacancy now exists for a full time Quality Engineer – Projects. The role involves working on Automotive projects as well as supporting the introduction of all new projects. Reporting to the Senior Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for managing the quality approval process of new products into the business, working in line with the company systems and programme management procedures to ensure that the approval is in line with the QCD targets and timings, and to the Customer PPAP & PSW Requirements.

The Main Responsibilities of this Role are as Follows:

Previous demonstrated APQP experience.

Establish Quality function approval plans in line with the programme master plans

Work in line with the company EPMS (European Project Management system) to deliver quality requirements of the programme and PPAP approvals in line with customers requirements

Utilise “8D” problem solving techniques on project issues where required, coordinating the team activity to satisfactory resolutions.

Responsible for complying with all health, safety and environmental systems in the area including the ZIP process.

Skills/ Experience / Qualifications:

Ideally qualified to degree level (HNC/HND as a minimum) in Mechanical Engineering or similar

Experience in the quality function or Manufacturing Engineering function within the Automotive Industry as well as demonstrated previous experience on Project management

Previous automotive experience. Heat Exchange manufacturing experience is desirable.

Be self motivated, able to work with the minimum of supervision

Experience of working with TS16949

Proficient IT Skills - Microsoft Applications.

Self-motivated, well-organised individual,  must have a robust, positive attitude with a proven track record of excelling against key performance indicators

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Sound commercial understanding

Outstanding organisational skills

Have the ability to work under pressure

Possess the ability to work with personnel at all levels within the company and with customers

Other Requirements:

Must be prepared to work overtime

The role will require the successful candidate to represent my client when dealing with customers and suppliers

Prepared to travel to other sites, customers or suppliers including both UK and overseas as and when required 

Possess the ability to work effectively & efficiently as an individual or within a cross functional & cross regional team