RLE International is working on behalf of their Essex based Automotive Client, who are currently looking for a Senior Quality Engineer to support and join their expanding team. Position Description: Rate: Negotiable (via Umbrella PAYE) Senior Quality Engineer To be a key member of the European High Voltage Powertrain Quality Team. Tracking High Voltage quality data with VO Plants and identifying quality trends across HV commodities. High voltage quality is absolutely key to the success of our client. You will be working within a small dedicated team of 11 engineers who are motivated to ensure EV quality is class leading. The team work with a start up launch mentality, working the hours that are required to get the best possible job done. This role is key for understanding the quality reporting of the department, identifying issues as early as possible and containing as fast as possible. Our client is using modem data, quality AI tools and data from unsold vehicles to protect the customer and identify/contain issues as fast as possible. Our client is looking for a highly motivated individual that can bring innovative ideas on how they can take EV quality to the next level. Position responsibilities Track V54 HV warranty status - R/1000, CPU across vehicles lines and total. Producing bowler charts with vehicle plants Run weekly ECB meetings for HV applications with VO plants. Generate data from client’s systems such as QLIK to show failure trends. Track claims through ECB for HV applications <3MIS claim tracking and status management. Work with the commodity engineers to ensure 3MIS claims are correctly returned and status defined for FQR/DQR reviews. Pro-actively analyse trends in warranty data across HV system and sub systems/components. Create quality R/1000 stack charts and be able to analyse field data to identify trends and failure modes across EV applications. Carry out detailed analysis on failure mode claims – time in service, environmental conditions, time to sale, etc to identify data trends and potential root cause analysis. Feed into FQR weekly meetings quality status and any special deep dive actions. Align Eu processes with FNA team. Work with FNA quality teams on common metrics and reporting formats. Raise BSAQs as required with PVT team and correctly bin warranty claims with ECB/BSAQ system. Work with FNA OPD Quality engineers across systems on warranty status and issue resolution if required. Engage in early warning process lead by central quality team as required if with J1120 of program launch. Develop working relationships with interfacing teams (FCSD, FNA D&Rs, STA) Support warranty spends actions - target setting, spend tracking documents and warranty Spend PAT forum as required Support VQR review issue status and resolution. Support senior management reviews. Support PRA/PAC Process for any PHEV/FHEV & V36x HV items. Input to White Alert Items Support QSF Process Major responsibilities listed do not necessarily include a description of all essential and non-essential position responsibilities. Qualifications and Skills Required Educated to degree level in suitable Engineering remit. Prior OPD quality role experience and familiarity with relevant client’s systems AWS, GCQIS, BSAQ, 14D, QLIK, Data dashboards etc Knowledge of current hybrid technologies would be beneficial but not essential. Ability to quickly obtain and grow knowledge in a rapidly developing technology. Ability to analyse warranty trends, identify field claims and implement containments with D&R team input. Startup mentality – rapidly containing issues with can do attitude. Strong oral and written communication/presentation skills with the ability to present to all levels of client’s management team. Experience of using client’s quality system and tracking dashboards Experience of working with global teams Demonstrable experience of working independently Self-motivated with excellent diverse team working ethos. Additional Information: INSIDE IR35 Travel: Yes Location: Dunton - Hybrid working. If you have any of the above knowledge and experience, and are interested in hearing more about the opportunities, please apply now. Please note: Due to the high level of applicants, only successful candidates will be contacted Eligibility: Due to working on behalf of our client, unfortunately if you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK your application will be automatically declined NO AGENCY CALLING