Quality Engineer
Job Purpose:
Work in accordance with Automotive Standards IATF16949 / ISO9001 and apply/achieve customer specifics to maintain quality objectives and deploy continuous improvement opportunities. Ensure all internal Quality requirements are adhered to and met.
Key Areas of Responsibility, Duties and Deliverables Expected:
Responsibilities:
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Develop and implement quality control methodologies to ensure compliance with quality assurance standards, guidelines and procedures in each product's functionality.
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Facilitate problem solving activities related to customer concerns, customer rejects and warranty returns.
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Drive daily problem-solving activity through 8D methodology and ensure poke yokes / quality gates are implemented where feasible.
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Customer / supplier representation.
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Issue quality alerts and train team members on detection.
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Train inspectors and production team members to understand customer quality requirements.
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Analyse daily quality performance data and report top issues to manufacturing.
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Drive PPM and scrap reductions through problem solving methodology.
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Follow procedures for all IATF16949 / ISO9001 and SC/CC requirements.
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Drive containment activity after customer / supplier concerns.
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Assist all departments with their continuous improvement activities.
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Ensure incoming and outgoing inspection plans are being followed and are understood.
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Conduct internal audits as assigned.
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NPI and Project Quality – actively able to lead and support PPAP requirements. Taking part in the NPI team for new and ongoing product implementation on site.
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PPAP – ongoing control documentation review, MSA and studies to support conformity and requirements.
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Assist with projects.
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Promote teamwork and support team improvement committees and activities.
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Identify and propose cost reduction/avoidance ideas, and productivity, efficiency and quality improvements.
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Maintain continuous improvement of the department and the services delivered to the customer.
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Support all efforts to ensure that ISO/IATF16949 requirements are met and maintained.
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Support all efforts to ensure compliance with the environmental policy and procedures.
General Responsibilities & Duties
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Adhere to company quality awareness.
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Meeting Health and Safety standards, supporting others to do the same.
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Assist other areas of the business when required to carry out the same or similar tasks.
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Any other reasonable duties required.
Personal Attributes:
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Self-motivated.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Comfortable interacting with colleagues, customers, suppliers and visitors at all levels within the business.
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Proactive and investigative approach.
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Strong problem-solving ability.
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Hands-on approach to tasks.
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High level of analytical capability.
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Ability to work on own initiative.
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Able to work to demanding deadlines whilst remaining customer focused.
Required Education, Skills, Training and Experience:
Skills
Essential:
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Strong problem-solving skills.
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Good level of interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels within the organisation.
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Knowledge of IATF16949 / ISO9001 requirements.
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Experience with 8D problem solving methodology.
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PPAP knowledge and experience.
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MSA knowledge and experience.
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Internal auditing capability.
Experience
Essential:
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Minimum of 3 years' experience working within the Automotive industry.
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Experience working within a Quality/Manufacturing environment.
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Experience working with 1st and 2nd tier customers and suppliers.
Desirable:
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Plastics manufacturing experience.
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Experience of managing people at Team Leader or Supervisory level.
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IATF Internal Auditor qualification.
Core Values
We pride ourselves on our attitude & culture. It is essential that our Core Values are met irrespective of the job role.
TRUST
Belief and confidence in the reliability of what we do and how we behave.
OPENNESS
Acting with sincerity and transparency.
ACCOUNTABILITY
Taking ownership of our actions and behaviours and delivering our objectives.
RESPECT
Positive behaviours and actions towards others for their abilities, qualities and achievements.
ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT
Applying an enterprising mindset to create new opportunities for change, growth for personal and/or business success.
AGILITY
Operating with a rapid and continuous approach to grow our business and our competitive advantage.
Health & Safety Responsibilities
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Set a good example of safe behaviour, particularly to new entrants and young persons.
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Work in a safe manner and observe site Health and Safety rules and procedures.
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Do not misuse or interfere with anything provided to ensure the Health and Safety of themselves and others.
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Correctly use the protective clothing and equipment provided.
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Report any safety concerns promptly to their Supervisor and take action to prevent injury if it is safe to do so.
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Report all injuries that occur at work and obtain the necessary first aid treatment.
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Help in the investigation of accidents to prevent recurrence.
Additional Information
This job description reflects the general nature and level of work assigned to the role. It does not restrict management's right to reassign duties, responsibilities or location at any time based on business needs if the work is similar, related or a logical reassignment for the position. The company will, where possible, take into account your personal circumstances.
If you feel you're the right fit for this position, please click ‘Apply’ to join our team!
Please note: We operate an exclusive recruitment partnership with Owen Daniels and therefore kindly request no agency contact.
For any recruitment-related enquiries, please contact Owen Daniels directly.
