Overview: Working alongside our client, a leading 1 st tier automotive supplier & manufacturer, we are looking for an experienced Quality Engineer to join their team.
Remit:
As a Quality Engineer you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and integrity of the companies products from initial stages of design throughout production
Maintaining adherence to industry standards you will work closely with cross-functional teams and customers to maintain high-quality engineering practices
This position will suit an experienced Quality Engineer with a background in automotive manufacturing and prior knowledge of the JLR PPAP process (preferred)
Role:
To work on and act as quality representative for NPI programmes
Actively participate in customer project review meetings, providing updates and addressing any quality concerns
Prepare and submit necessary PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) documentation, including PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and Control Plans to meet customer requirements
Verify the dimensions and quality of trial samples to ensure they meet product specifications and standards
Assist in the submission process for build samples, ensuring compliance with customer requirements and quality standards
Conduct IMDS (International Material Data System) submissions to ensure material compliance with customer and regulatory standards
Lead discussions for customer AAR (After Action Review) approval to ensure product quality and compliance
Experience Requirements:
Apprentice trained with HND/Bachelors Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering or related discipline
Appropriate automotive 1st tier experience
Knowledge of JLR PPAP arrival process would be preferable
Strong knowledge of PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and IMDS
Experience leading customer AAR approval discussions is beneficial
Experience with relevant industry standards (ISO9001 & IATF16949)
A good level of GD&T
Understanding of customer drawings
Ability to interpret data accurately
Excellent communication skills
Good working knowledge of Plastic injection moulding and paint processes
Key Words: Quality Engineer, Senior Quality Engineer, Quality Manager, NPI Quality Engineer, Customer Quality Engineer, Senior Quality Technician, SQA, Quality Assurance, Assembly, Paint, injection moulding, IATF16949, ISO9001, JLR
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