Snr Quality Engineer
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000
Our client is part of a prestigious global engineering group and is considered the market leader in the design, development, and manufacture of precision machined components for the automotive industry. They have a significant customer base and have grown year on year for the last 20 years, with some significant orders ahead for 2024.
Is This Company For You?
The people really make this business, and the culture is very unique. Although they are a global business employing almost 200 staff with a turnover of £25 million+, it is the type of business where you walk through the doors, and everyone smiles at you and wants to help. Many employees also have similar hobbies within engineering, such as building and rebuilding cars and motorcycles, creating a nice environment to be in.
Job Purpose: To lead the quality department, focusing more on the hands-on day-to-day quality including process improvement, supplier development, and root cause analysis. This is an excellent opportunity to progress quickly, with great potential to become the Quality Manager in a short period due to retirements.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
* Root Cause Analysis and implementing corrective actions.
* Quality Management System (ISO9001 and ISO14001, IATF16949).
* Automotive experience is not essential; candidates from a similar industry with high standards are welcome.
* Data Analysis and Reporting (good IT skills, especially Excel; ability to create reports and PowerPoint presentations).
* New Product Introduction (APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, PSW, etc.).
* Leadership of an inspection team.
* Prioritizing inspection tasks to support production requirements.
* Internal and external process audits.
* Customer management.
* External audit compliance and documentation.
Person Requirements:
* Good technical education to HNC/HND/Degree level complemented by a good practical skill base.
* Excellent knowledge of machined components and machining processes.
* Experience working with high standards such as ISO/TS16949, IATF16949, or AS9100.
* Good practical engineering skills and approach.
* Sound understanding of lean thinking, tools, and application.
The company is part of a global organization and offers excellent benefits. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply or call James Taylor at JMT Engineering Recruitment Ltd on (phone number removed).
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