Launch Quality Engineer – Automotive, Onsite Contract

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

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