Lead Engineer - Vehicle Audit and Inspection
Salary: £50k-60k
Location: Coventry
The Recruitment Bunker are recruiting exclusively for a Lead Engineer - Vehicle Audit and Inspection for a leading group of companies based in Coventry.
The primary objective of the Vehicle Audit team is to be responsible for overall and final vehicle quality assurance and craftsmanship approval. The team is responsible for creating Vehicle Quality Standards for specification, fit, aesthetics, and some performance attributes, ensuring that every vehicle meets those standards. This includes creating a standard, reviewing craftsmanship as part of the product development process, spot checking built-in quality activities, and completing final inspections on 100% of production vehicles.
As this is a new position, working with the Quality Director, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to create and shape the Vehicle Quality Standard content and appearance, develop a complete benchmarking process, implement the infrastructure for recording, reporting, and following up on production and audit non-conformances, and support the recruitment and training for a vehicle inspection, audit, and benchmarking team.
Responsibilities
1. Lead the team of inspectors and auditors.
2. Support recruitment and training of new members of the inspection and audit team.
3. Ensure all vehicles meet the complete vehicle quality standard in line with product development timing and running changes.
4. Develop the complete vehicle quality standard format and content.
5. Create complete vehicle quality standards for production, shipping, and dealers.
6. Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering and Production teams to incorporate standards into the production process.
7. Act as a liaison between Vehicle Quality, Supplier Quality, Design, Engineering, and Programmes departments.
8. Conduct vehicle audits to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
9. Work closely with cross-functional teams to resolve vehicle quality issues.
10. Complete and run craftsmanship reviews to elevate vehicle quality.
11. Create and run a full vehicle static and dynamic benchmarking process.
12. Support product development through benchmarking existing and competitor vehicles.
13. Support root cause analysis and corrective action processes.
14. Drive and support continuous improvement initiatives within inspection and auditing.
15. Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies.
16. Collaborate with internal teams to develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) for vehicle quality.
17. Provide technical expertise and guidance to ensure adherence to quality standards.
18. Work in compliance with IATF16949 and ISO9001 standards.
Essential Skills
1. Mechanical Engineering or Automotive Engineering qualification or equivalent.
2. Proven experience in an auditing role within the automotive industry.
3. Knowledge of inspection and auditing processes.
4. Experience of creating and implementing databases for capturing and analyzing information.
5. Experience of benchmarking competitor vehicles.
6. Knowledge of ISO9001/IATF16949 and other relevant quality management systems.
7. Ability to create and capture processes and work instructions.
8. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
9. Effective communication skills to liaise with internal stakeholders.
10. Track record in leading initiatives and driving improvements.
11. Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.
12. Detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering high-quality results.
13. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
14. IT literate - Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
15. Clean driver's license.
16. Must have IDLR/Full right to work in the UK - Sponsorship will not be provided.
17. Able to travel primarily within the UK, but if required, overseas.
Please note we do not provide sponsorships to those who require it and will only accept applications from those who have full rights to work in the UK with no restrictions and IDLR/Full Settlement status. Please provide status on applications.
Our inclusive workplace welcomes and values all candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that diversity enhances our ability to innovate and serve our customers effectively. We are an equal opportunity employer and strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and able to bring their authentic selves to work. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.
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