Senior Quality Engineer

Senior Quality Engineer
£40,000 – £43,000 + Contributory Private Pension + Other Significant Benefits
Location:
Coventry (commutable from Leicester, Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Nuneaton, Northampton, Rugby).
Company:
A world leader in the manufacture of highly complex components to the automotive industry
Role:
To support the Quality Manager in the day-to-day running of the quality elements of the department to ensure customer satisfaction is achieved and maintained, at optimum costs, in order to enhance company performance and to take a lead role in the preparation of new business activities within the company
Responsibilities:
o Maintain and operate within TS16949 quality system requirements in addition to customer specific requirements
o Apply quality core tools to improve customer satisfaction and prevent quality concerns
o Maintain meeting structures to ensure full quality representation at daily quality meetings and take necessary actions to support the department
o Conduct statistical capability studies and internal / external audits
o Maintain and monitor the SPC management system
o Produce and maintain core tools documentation including process flow charts, control plans, FMEA, and all elements of AIAG standard customer PPAP submissions, to an accuracy level adequate for customer preparation and discussion
o Support engineering in the commissioning of new plant and equipment
o Liaison and make visits to customers on quality issues from advanced quality planning processes through to problem solving/resolutions using 8D discipline
o Complete audits in line with current company audit requirements including TS16949, ISO14001, or other audit methods
o Support the value streams on a day to day basis regarding local quality issues
o Involvement in R&R and MSA
o Train Operators in quality system, SPC and measuring systems requirements
o Support engineering in FMEA reviews
o Involvement in the introduction of gauging / inspection systems
o Support Customer and 3rd party certification audits
o Ensuring the health, safety and welfare of self and others at all times
Desirable Experience:
o Daily supervision of Quality Engineers where necessary.
o Support and deputise for Quality Manager as required.
o Complete monthly corporate quality reporting requirements as required.
o Co-ordinate quality aspects of feasibility, APQP and PPAP activities
o Complete customer APQP documentation
o Develop and promote best Quality practices into business
o Management of Customer STA on-site visits
o Management of customer quality relationships, including on site visits worldwide, co-ordination of problem solving activity, and customer response management
o Lead Quality Improvement teams
o Lead role in the sourcing and commissioning of inspection and gauging systems
o Daily supervision of gauge room / laboratory personnel where necessary
o Manage and monitor weekly customer databases regarding company performance with associated actions for improvement
Preferred Experience:
o Automotive knowledge in SPC, FMEA 8D problem solving resolution and auditing
o Good knowledge of automotive new business practices (PPAP and APQP)
o Six Sigma knowledge (Black Belt preferred)
o Audit qualification – quality systems
o Good knowledge and understanding of TS 16949 and Customer specific requirements
Personal Attributes:
o Methodical and thorough with an eye for detail
o Use own initiative
o Good problem solving skills including the use of statistics
o Able to cope under pressure
o Confident to communicate at all levels
o Proactive and hands-on approach
o PC literate with good working knowledge of Excel, Word
o Customer specific requirement and web site experience and knowledge essential
o Driving License / UK Passport
Qualifications:
o Degree / HND / HNC in Mechanical / Production / Manufacturing Engineering with 5 years quality / automotive experience

Network Recruitment Partnership Ltd recruits Engineers and Managers for the automotive, aerospace, electrical / electronic technology, energy, engineering and manufacturing, with a portfolio of services including advertising search, permanent and contract recruitment services.
Engaging professionals, Delivering Talent.

———————————
Network Group Holdings is an Equal Opportunities Employer