Launch Quality Engineer

Formel D; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Formel D is hiring a Launch Quality Engineer at an OEM site in Halewood for a 12-month contract. You will lead and support robust closure of supplier quality issues for new model programmes, and collaborate with SPQ colleagues to ensure containment actions within 24 hours and 8D resolution timelines.

Based on your experience in manufacturing or engineering, you will work with suppliers to drive zero incremental audit scores and act as part of the scrum to solve cross-functional problems while

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or engineering.
• Strong knowledge of 8D specifically
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship management skills and experience
• Ability to manage stakeholders effectively in areas of contention
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to converse at all levels of the organisation and with external suppliers/customers.
• Experienced problem solver and strong advocate of lean manufacturing
• Experience / awareness of product launch

Responsibilities

• Lead / support robust closure of all supplier quality related issues for all new model related programmes.
• Work closely with our supply partners to create and deliver robust proactive plans to drive zero incremental audit score for new model vehicles.
• Assess & implement escalation for suppliers which have recorded significant / repeat quality issues during pre-build activities within plant.
• Act as an integral squad member within the scrum to lead or proactively support cross-functional problem solving focussing on the supplier influence.
• Develop productive relationships with internal stakeholder and suppliers representatives to drive robust problem resolution and ensure all escalated supplier manufacturing process related issues are resolved in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to maximise supplier technical assistance influence and ensure alignment with purchasing processes and policy.

Skills

8D problem solving

Stakeholder management

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Product launch awareness

Job description

This range is provided by Formel D Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience - talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range Launch Quality Engineer

• Industry: Vehicle Manufacturing
• Location: OEM Site in Halewood
• Base: Manufacturing facility, off-site or satellite operations
• Shifts: Monday to Friday/ Fulltime onsite
• 12 months contract with potential extension

About Formel D Formel D is the global service provider for the industry. We develop market-leading concepts, as well as individual and scalable solutions throughout the entire value chain of the production process, from the design phase, industrialization, production and after-sales. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Cologne (Germany). We currently have a team of several thousand people located in 45 nations, and more than 90 locations in 21 countries, working daily at the core of the industry. Our drive is passion, team spirit and professionalism in everything we do, and our success is based on the satisfaction of our customers, which makes us stand out as a premium supplier within the sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead / support robust closure of all supplier quality related issues for all new model related programmes. The Launch Quality Engineer will work closely with their SPQ colleagues to ensure containment actions are in place within 24hrs and to achieve 8D problem solving resolution to D5 within 30 days, with full closure to D8 within 60days (in line with the company operating procedure).
• Work closely with our supply partners to create and deliver robust proactive plans to drive zero incremental audit score for new model vehicles.
• Assess & implement escalation for suppliers which have recorded significant / repeat quality issues during pre-build activities within plant.
• Act as an integral squad member within the scrum to lead or proactively support cross-functional problem solving focussing on the supplier influence.
• Develop productive relationships with internal stakeholder and suppliers representatives to drive robust problem resolution and ensure all escalated supplier manufacturing process related issues are resolved in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to maximise supplier technical assistance influence and ensure alignment with purchasing processes and policy.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or engineering
• Strong knowledge of 8D specifically
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship management skills and experience
• Ability to manage stakeholders effectively in areas of contention
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to converse at all levels of the organisation and with external suppliers/customers.
• Experienced problem solver and strong advocate of lean manufacturing
• Experience / awareness of product launch

Seniority Level

• Associate

Employment Type

• Contract

Job Function

• Manufacturing and Engineering

Industries

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing