Quality Engineer - Automotive Manufacturing Sector - Tier 1

Quality Engineer - Automotive Manufacturing Sector - Tier 1

Prosper Recruitment is collaborating with a leading developer and manufacturer of high-quality plastic components who are seeking to hire Quality Engineers they need to recruit for their Telford Plant and Bridgenorth Plant. This is an excellent opportunity to work for an impressive company with approximately 3,500 employees globally. Our client specialises in injection moulding and is known for their expertise in fibre-reinforced plastics, original plastic and steel accessories.

Responsibilities:

• Assist (as required) with quality-related issues within the manufacturing team (e.g. internal, supplier, customer and customer warranty)
• Identify root cause and instigate permanent corrective actions for product quality issues
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to resolve quality issues that arise as quickly and efficiently as possible to prevent compromising quality and safety standards
• Carry out product and process auditing
• Ensure control plans and associated documentation are implemented effectively and maintained
• Stop production in the event of manufacture of unacceptable goods/processes
• Ensure compliance and assist with adherence to the Quality Management system (IATF16949/ISO9001)
• Write product test procedures
• Undertake special projects as required
• Assist with training of quality awareness
• Report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in order to adhere to process and prevent occurrence of any non-conformity relating to product, process or system
• Assist with first off sample approvals
• Promote the use of customer preferred techniques for continuous improvement such as Six-Sigma, Poka-Yoke (Error Proofing), and Measurement System Analysis
• Participate in cross-functional teams in the development of new products or changes related to current products in meeting customer requirements
• Participate in the development and refinement of Design and Process FMEA's (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and have a technical mindset to review and identify gaps and opportunities.
• Lead Change Management activities and coordinate any associated reviews and activities.
• Lead quality audits
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities
• Quality control of work by appropriate reviews (customer concern effectiveness audits)
• Support and lead process improvement activities
• Write reports and present progress at project meetings and to customer base
• Plan projects or subtasks so they may be tracked and presented
• Attend various meetings and action/communicate instructions

Relationship Management:

• Support regular inspection meetings with representatives from appropriate departments to establish an action plan for improving build quality and reducing internal failure
• Communicate efficiently throughout the shop floor and with own and customer's management
• Liaise and communicate with other departments, customers, suppliers and other service providers

Requirements:

• DipQ or HNC an advantage but not essential
• Proven experience in tier 1 or OEM automotive quality, preferably with at least two years at Quality Engineer / Senior Quality Engineer level.
• Experience of multiple OEM's beneficial
• Extensive audit experience, good working knowledge of IATF16949 and VDA standards- Lead Auditor status preferred
• Previous experience of working within mould, assembly and aesthetic paint is an advantage
• Extensive knowledge of core tools and GD&T principles is essential.

Package - Salary up to �50k pa depending on experience.

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