About Us
SMMT Industry Forum works with big and small clients, shaping and delivering complex and transformational change. Our consultants help these organisations tackle their most critical challenges, often by working as an integral part of their leadership teams. Our focus is always on making change happen, making it successful and making it last.
Our people focus on building trusting, long-term client relationships and only selling work that clients need and want. We truly believe this is key to our success, and that’s why we can’t afford to compromise on the quality of people we hire. At SMMT Industry Forum we look to hire and develop passionate talented consultants. We look for high achievers with relevant consulting experience. Joiners will have the ability to build strong relationships with blue-chip clients.
But meeting our requirements is only part of the story. Life at SMMT Industry Forum is very different from larger consultancy companies. With freedom, trust and autonomy comes a high level of accountability. This is by no means a soft option. There’s a strong focus on personal and professional development.
SMMT Industry Forum is looking for a Quality Management Consultant with a broad skill set and an ambition to accelerate their career whilst supporting the growth of our business. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality consultancy.
About You
There’s no one ‘type’ of person we recruit. Working with various clients whether in person or remotely requires talented, multi skilled, committed people from a diverse range of backgrounds, and our recruitment process is fair and transparent.
If you thrive in an environment where you are genuinely empowered to deliver on highly strategic and innovative client-facing programmes and services then we are the company for you. You will be dealing with some of the world's top business names working alongside some of the world's leading manufacturers, using your professional knowledge and experience.
We are looking for a Quality Management professional with strong experience in developing and executing manufacturing product introduction processes with expertise in 1 or more of the following; APQP and the Automotive Core Tools, IATF16949 including ISO9001:2015, and VDA 6.3 at a Senior Engineer level and have significant experience with VDA 6.3 and IATF 16949 in the automotive sector.
If you have the experience to work with clients to develop and implement robust and structured new product introduction procedures and the deep understanding of manufacturing product introduction procedures including core tools and an ability to train and coach others to ensure a high performance safe launch process, then we want to hear from you.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside a team of dedicated professionals and experts who are truly some of the best in their field. This role will require flexibility in working hours, workload and location, as you will be required to travel to the client's location.
Individuals will be required to:
* Provide training on client sites and in our training facilities, ensuring the transfer of key skills in relation to APQP and the Automotive Core Tools, IATF 16949 and VDA 6.3 in both a face-to-face and live virtual environment
* Provide coaching support or consultancy for the implementation of APQP and the Automotive Core Tools, IATF16949 and VDA 6.3.
* Undertake IATF 16949 and VDA 6.3 audits in the supply chain
* Support the continuous development of our training materials and service offerings
* Play an active part in customer relationship management and lead development
* Work alongside other SMMT Industry Forum colleagues in multidisciplinary teams as part of large-scale improvement programmes
Essential Requirements:
Candidates must be able to demonstrate the following skills and competencies:
* The capability and experience to deliver training and coach teams in the automotive core tools areas of APQP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, PPAP and pro
* Auditor competency in IATF 16949 and VDA 6.3 in the automotive sector
* The ability to deliver auditor training with real-world practical examples to maximise knowledge transfer and customer satisfaction
* Understanding and knowledge of the automotive process approach to auditing
* Relevant experience in the automotive sector
* The ability to lead and work with teams, building relationships at all levels within an organisation
* Excellent presentation skills
* A strong customer focus with a track record of delivering improved performance
* Commercial acumen with the ability to translate improvement objectives and results into tangible financial impact
* A strong team-playing ethos seeking to get involved in all aspects of the business including internal development
* Excellent numeracy and literacy skills
* Industrial management experience
* Appropriate qualifications, such as Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing Systems or equivalent.
Desirable Requirements:
The following skills and competencies would be beneficial:
* Previous consulting or training experience either within a large organisation or a consulting practice
* Working understanding of Lean Continuous improvement tools, including 5S, 7 Wastes, Visual Management, Standard Work, Line Balance, Set Up Improvement, Problem Solving, A3 thinking.
Training and Development
No matter your experience or background, you’ll get dedicated support when you join. With an induction and the business's support, you’ll quickly get to grips with the role and have access to help and guidance whenever you need it. So you won’t be on your own – you’ll be a part of a community dedicated to your development.
Rewards and Benefits
* 25 Days Annual Leave and additional days for public and privileged holidays.
* Car Allowance
* Opportunities to be recognised through our employee recognition scheme
* Opportunities to hybrid working, subject to business needs
* Excellent pension scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Parental and adoption leave
Culture and Working Environment
As part of our team, you’ll discover an inclusive workplace that’s welcoming, supportive and encouraging. You’ll be part of an organisation where people want to support one another and make a difference. Aside from fostering an open culture, we’ve got a range of growing affinity groups. For example:
* Ethnic Minority and gender equality networks
* Groups supporting wellbeing, mental health, neurodiversity and disability
* Women’s and Men’s Networks
* Faith/No Faith communities for staff to come together
* LGBTQ+ support networks
You’ll also find a variety of social groups to help you settle in and connect with people with similar interests.
Before You Apply
Honesty and integrity are important if you want to work at SMMT Industry Forum. Giving misleading information and omitting or concealing information during the recruitment process is viewed very seriously.
Equal Opportunities
Industry Forum is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalised as a result of such a request.
We’re Disability Confident
SMMT Industry Forum are proud to have achieved Committed status within the DWP’s Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain, and develop disabled people. Being Disability Confident, we aim to ensure that we offer inclusive and accessible recruitment. If you require support, reasonable adjustments are available during the application process and if you are successful in joining the organisation.
Eligibility Criteria
We have a legal responsibility to ensure that all our employees have the legal right to live and work in the UK. If we make an offer of employment, we will need to check that you are eligible to work in the UK before you start work. Regardless of an individual’s nationality, race or immigration status, you must provide evidence to us confirming your right to work. This includes British citizens and EU nationals.
If you are a citizen of the United Kingdom, Switzerland or one of the following European Economic Area (EEA) countries, you currently have the right to work in the UK.
For EEA and Swiss nationals commencing employment from January 2021, you will need to either have successfully applied under the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) for settled or pre-settled status or be eligible for a visa under the new UK immigration system. Irish nationals are not required to apply through the EUSS and will continue to have the legal right to work in the UK under the Common Travel Area rights and privileges.
Please be aware that we withhold the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date once a certain number of applications have been received. Please be mindful of this and submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.