Quality Engineer

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Responsibilities

Promote a proactive safety culture by identifying hazards and supporting resolution of safety concerns
Participate in site safety activities, including risk assessments, to ensure safe working practices
Maintain and improve QMS documentation to reflect changing requirements as needed (procedures, work instructions, PFMEAs, control plans)
Support compliance with IATF 16949 standards and Customer Specific Requirements (CSRs) to ensure continued adherence.
Conduct internal audits in line with the audit schedule from initial planning through to close out, guaranteeing robust business processes that meet industry standards
Lead and support structured problem-solving activities (8D, PPS, Kaizen, A3) delivering reports in a timely manner
Contribute to CAPA activities, ensuring effective root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions
Monitor and analyse key quality metrics (e.g., PPM, customer complaints, cost of poor quality, yield loss) and drive improvements
Manage non-conforming material from containment and investigation through to final disposition
Lead and support development and maintenance of core quality tools (APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA)
Support relevant APQP activities and ensure timely, compliant PPAP submissions
Work with suppliers to resolve quality issues and improve performance
Support customer audits, visits, and external assessments
Collaborate effectively with internal departments, customers, and suppliers

Qualifications / Experience

Experience working within a certified Quality Management System (IATF 16949 and/or ISO 9001) (required)
Experience in the automotive or similar manufacturing environment (3+ years preferred) (required)
Working knowledge of automotive core tools (APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA) (required)
Experience of structured problem-solving (8D, PPS, Kaizen, A3) (required)
Audit experience (internal and/or external standards such as IATF 16949 / ISO 9001) (required)
Supplier and/or customer quality experience (required)
Ability to interpret technical drawings, standards, and specifications (required)
Strong IT skills (e.g., Microsoft Office; exposure to Minitab, SAP or similar systems beneficial) (required)
Degree, HND, or equivalent in an engineering discipline (Desirable)
Experience in the automotive or similar manufacturing environment (3+ years preferred) (Desirable)
Lean / Six Sigma training or experience (Desirable)
VDA knowledge (Desirable)

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