Quality Engineer

Responsibilities

• Management of Advanced Product Quality Planning from design concept through to introduction into production, covering the full supply chain, through to Vehicle Manufacturer level customers.
• Regular reporting of status to all levels of management within the company and to customers
• Global management of the customer across all levels and regions
• Monitor and verify production processes, developing opportunities to improve product quality and reduce scrap.
• Provide technical support to all areas of the production process, interfacing with other functional groups as required.
• Development of product control plans and manufacturing instructions
• Conduct internal audits in accordance with internal procedures and TS16949:2009 requirements.
• Ensure measurement and test activities are conducted in a timely manner including accurate reporting and storage of test results.
• Compile the testing, investigation, and feedback of all Product & Process related issues.
• Work with production and support departments to assist in meeting production targets in quality cost and delivery to satisfying customer demands quality, demands.
• Maintain quality system procedures, work instructions and documentation and ensure staff adhere to these.
• Support TS16949 and ISO140001 and customer accreditation and retention.
• Promote and work to continually improve by increasing efficiency and reducing the cost of quality, in areas such as scrap, downtime and PPM.
• Ensure highest standards of housekeeping using 5S principles.
• Ensure Plant MSA, Calibration, Stress Analysis ESD Audit Control & Plant Layout Inspection systems are maintained.
• Co-ordinate internal concerns - root cause analysis using 8D and 3x5Y Methods.
• Co-ordinate Process Safe Launch Activities - Monitor actions & improvements
• Monitor costs of customer claims and work with Finance and Design in reducing
• Ensure customer APQP / PPAP / PSW submissions within programme requirements.
• Ensure timely and effective QRCM activities are taking place when required.
• Involvement with the APQP programmes from design concept through to volume introduction into production, covering the full supply chain from sub suppliers through to VM level customers.
• Organise activities and collection of data to ensure the maximum opportunity is presented to Purchasing for cost of quality recovery.
• Monitor and verify production processes, developing opportunities to improve product quality, manufacturing efficiency and reduction in rejection / scrap levels.
• Provide technical support to all areas of the production process interfacing with other functional groups as required.
• Ensuring process alignment and internal improvement activities.
• Assisting with new product introductions including Run At Rate.

Experience Required:

3 - 5 years in a senior role within automotive industry

Experienced in leading a team of staff.

Core Skills Required:

• Methodical approach to problem solving.
• Report writing and presentation skills for both internal and external customer reviews.
• An understanding of quality systems
• Good communication skills
• Analytical thinking

• Must be able to keep calm, constructive and disciplined when under pressure.
• Knowledge of ISO9001 / TS 16494 requirements
• Demonstrate innovative ideas / techniques in maintenance / problem solving.
• Self-motivated.
• Problem solving, technical and analytical capability eg 8D methodology, 5Y etc
• Priority and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal and management skills with the enthusiasm and tenacity to drive improvement.
• Good team working skills with the ability to make an impact at all levels.
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Proven decision-making abilities.
• Motivate and lead individuals and teams at all levels/functions.