Category Specialist (Quality Management)

Interpersonnel Uk; Chichester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive components supplier in Chichester is seeking a Category Specialist to join their Quality Management team. The successful candidate will evaluate automotive products, particularly filtration systems, ensuring specifications and standards are met. Responsibilities include analysis and inspection of products, documenting inspections, and liaising with suppliers. Education requirements include GCSE Maths & English Grade C or above, plus experience in quality control. The position offers an excellent benefits package with hybrid working options.

Benefits

Excellent Company Pension

Training and development opportunities

Discretional annual bonus scheme

Private Healthcare after 3 years

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Death in service x4 annual salary

Income protection

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Minimum GCSE Maths & English Grade C.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and inspect automotive filtration components.
• Compile and document product inspections.
• Liaise technically with suppliers.

Skills

Experience within a QC inspection role (automotive preferred)

Proficient in the use of measurement tools

Good Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)

Ability to review and interpret technical drawings

Attention to detail

Excellent organisational skills

Education

GCSE Maths & English Grade C or above

Tools

Measurement tools

Job description

Overview

Category Specialist (Quality Management)

Salary £26,500 - £30,000 + Excellent Benefits Package

We are looking for a Category Specialist to join our Quality Management (QM) team at Ferdinand Bilstein UK Ltd, in Marden.

The Bilstein group, which incorporates the febi, blue print and SWAG brands, is a leading supplier of automotive components in Europe.

The role of the Category Specialist (QM) is to evaluate automotive products, primarily filtration systems, ensuring relevant specifications and industry standards are met.

The successful candidate will join a busy team of inspectors and work to maintain a high level of quality throughout the company’s product range. Through the verification, measurement and detailed analysis of automotive components and sub-assemblies, the individual will be responsible for the approval of new products.

Responsibilities

• Analysis/inspection of automotive filtration components
• Accurately compile and document product inspections
• Technical liaison with suppliers and procurement/supplier management teams
• Support external audit teams when required

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths & English Grade C or above.

Experience and skills

• Experience within a QC inspection role (automotive preferred)
• Experience and understanding in the design and function of automotive braking and filtration systems are desirable, but not essential.
• Proficient in the use of measurement tools within a quality environment
• Good Computer literacy (Microsoft Office and web-based products)
• The ability to review, analyse and interpret technical drawings
• Confidence to communicate at all levels within the business
• Attention to detail and the ability to work on one’s own initiative
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines

Benefits

• Excellent Company Pension
• Training and development opportunities
• Discretional annual bonus scheme
• Discount on staff purchases
• Private Healthcare after 3 years of service
• 25 days holiday and 8 days bank holiday
• Death in service x4 annual salary
• Hybrid working once fully trained (3 days in office, 2 days working from home)
• Income protection
• Progression opportunities
• Flu and eyecare vouchers
• Free onsite parking

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