Job Overview:

The Quality Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining assurance protocols to ensure products meet company standards and customer expectations. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve manufacturing processes, conduct audits, and resolve quality issues promptly.

Salary negotiable DOE

Responsibilities:

• Quality Planning: Lead and support Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities for new product launches.
• Culture: Promote a strong quality culture throughout the business and supply chain and drive a behavioural approach to “Right First Time, Every Time” Quality culture.
• Problem Solving: Investigate internal and customer quality concerns using structured techniques like 8D, 5 Whys, and Fish bone (FMEA) analysis to identify root causes and implement permanent corrective actions
• Auditing: Coordinate and facilitate internal and external/certification audits to verify compliance with established processes and procedures against ISO 9001 requirements.
• Continuous Improvement: Monitor and drive improvement of key KPIs including waste, rework rates, and overall RFT process performance.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of activities, including process flow diagrams, control plans, and risk mitigation plans. Ensure documentation is up-to-date and accessible to relevant stakeholders.
• Training and Support: Provide training and support to production teams on proper implementation of techniques and adherence to established process controls. Foster a culture of proactive risk management and quality assurance.
• Collaboration: Collaborate closely with internal departments to address process challenges,
• implement best practices and drive innovation.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company policies related to manufacturing processes and quality management systems.
• Deputizing: Act in the absence of the Quality Manager, overseeing all quality management systems and processes

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in an automotive manufacturing environment desirable.
• Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) membership or equivalent qualification is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in process simulation, statistical analysis, and data-driven decision-making.
• Experience with audit planning, conducting internal and supplier audits, and ensuring compliance.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Experience with quality tools such as FMEA, APQP, PPAP, SPC, and 8D.
• Knowledge of quality standards (IATF 16949, ISO 9001)