Quality Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Banbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in renewable energy is seeking a Quality Engineer to enhance their team in Banbury. This role focuses on managing quality aspects of new product introductions and prototype manufacturing. The ideal candidate will bring proven experience from the automotive sector, utilizing business improvement tools and quality methodologies to ensure excellence in production processes. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and quality, and make a significant impact in a dynamic environment where your expertise will be highly valued.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a manufacturing quality environment within the Automotive industry.
• Knowledge of quality standards like AS9100, ISO9001, and TS16949.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Manufacturing Quality Experience

Business Improvement Tools (5s, Lean, Kaizen)

APQP Tools and Techniques

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

Knowledge of AS9100, ISO9001, TS16949, ISO14001

Quality Tools for NPI (DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans)

Statistical Analysis and Process Capability

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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

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?

Contechs is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an inhouse Contractor Care Team to support all external employees, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment.

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