Lead Quality Engineer – Body Engineering

****Lead Quality Engineer****

****Body Engineering****

40 hours per hour, long term contract based position, Midlands location, Salary – £21.6 – £30.65DOE

I am currently recruiting for a Lead engineer for the Perceived Quality attribute on a vehicle programme to join a team within the Body Engineering department. This position will be based onsite the production plant for a leading Automotive OEM in the Midlands.

Lead Quality Engineer – Body Engineering

Position Description:
•Lead for the Perceived Quality attribute on a vehicle programme(s)
•Define vehicle requirements for the ‘Crafted’ and ‘Materials ingredients elements of the attribute
•Development of standards for ‘Crafted’ and ‘Materials ingredients of the attribute
•Lead ‘Quality Maturation process’ which includes liaison with cross business functions, of Company Quality, New model Programs. Design.
•Advanced Manufacturing and Plant
•Lead development of target setting for Gap Plans, which involves vehicle measurement data capture.
•Work closely collaboration between the vehicle attributes, and vehicle Engineering Management
•Work closely collaboration with Advanced product creation team, on future program
•Work closely with D.V.A, on process, and vehicle assembly requirements
•Present to vehicle line forums to provide status updates and seek support
•Work closely with Engineering teams in defining solutions to provide best in class Perceived Quality

Skills Required: 3 KEY SKILLS REQUIRED
•1. Be able to demonstrate the ability to lead the resolution of technical issues (and associated business cases) within a team environment
•2. Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, self confidence and a passion for the product’ are personal qualities needed to succeed in this high pressure environment, being self motivated and able to deliver with minimum supervision
•3. Strong analytical skills, with high creativity levels and a good understanding of modern and future technologies

Experience Required:
•Ideal candidate should be an enthusiastic, forward looking, lateral thinker with proven creative, experience, History of working or leading projects will be a distinct advantage
•Experience of program or project management, meeting demanding timescales, budget control and cost effective delivery essential
•Experience of plant based assembly and manufacturing problems

Experience Preferred:
•Proven history of delivery within the automotive sector
•Ideally Degree educated

All applicants MUST have the three key skills and be able to work in the EU Without sponsorship