Quality Engineer

Sumitomo Electric; Banbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Quality Engineer for a 3-month contract based in Banbury. This role focuses on managing quality aspects of new product introductions and prototype manufacturing, ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in automotive manufacturing quality, along with expertise in business improvement tools and problem resolution techniques. Join a forward-thinking company committed to innovation in renewable energy, where your contributions will make a significant impact on quality assurance processes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a manufacturing quality environment within the Automotive industry.
• Experience with business improvement tools and problem resolution techniques.

Responsibilities

• Project manage quality aspects for NPI and Prototype manufacture.
• Governance authority on quality elements of the NPI process.

Skills

Manufacturing Quality Experience

Business Improvement Tools (5s, Lean, Kaizen)

Problem Resolution Tools (8D, 5 Why, 6 Sigma)

Knowledge of AS9100, ISO9001, TS16949, ISO14001

Quality Tools for New Production Introduction (DFMEA, PFMEA)

Statistical Analysis and Process Capability Studies

Job description

Quality Engineer

3-month initial contract

Onsite working - Banbury

Outside IR35, 45 hrs pw

*Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK and travel within the EU.*

About the company

I am currently recruiting on behalf of a renewable energy specialist, based in Banbury, who are seeking a Quality Engineer to join their team

Job Description

As Quality Engineer, your main responsibilities include:

• Project manage the quality aspects to NPI and Prototype manufacture
• Governance authority on quality elements of the NPI process, with key focus on Gateway approvals, comprehensive engineering drawings and specifications, and Design Quality methods
• Quality methods, for handover to Production
• Prototype manufacture and control
• V model (validation & verification)

Qualifications / Skills needed

• You will have proven experience, gained in a manufacturing quality environment, within the Automotive industry
• You will also have experience in the use of business improvement tools and techniques (5s, Lean, Kaizen), and using APQP tools and techniques
• Experience in the use of problem resolution tools (8D, 5 Why, 6 Sigma etc.) and techniques is a must, along with proven knowledge of AS9100, ISO9001, TS16949 (IATF16949), and ISO14001.
• Experienced in the application of quality tools, essential to New Production Introduction - DFMEA, PFMEA and Control Plans
• Knowledge and use of statistical analysis and process capability studies, would be beneficial

Why work through Contechs?

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