Quality Engineer

Premier Technical Recruitment Ltd; Dudley; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical recruitment firm is seeking a Quality Engineer near Dudley to lead the Quality Engineering function. The role involves managing APQP, customer complaint management, and supplier quality in an ISO accredited environment. Candidates should have HND level education and IATF16949 experience. Competitive salary of around GBP39k plus benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Experience of IATF16949 is essential.
• IATF16949 auditing experience is advantageous.
• High volume batch manufacturing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Support internal manufacturing with QC tools and documentation.
• Lead the APQP / PPAP process.
• Manage supplier compliance and improvement plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

8D root cause analysis experience

Education

HND level or above in a relevant manufacturing or engineering discipline

Job description

Overview

Quality Engineer near Dudley / Stourbridge, West Midlands. Salary: cGBP39k + benefits. Our client, established for more than 70 years, is an internationally renowned leader in the development and manufacture of precision stamping and pressing applications. The successful candidate will complement the professional Quality Division and report to the Quality Manager in an ISO9001, ISO13485, ISO14001 and IATF16949 accredited environment.

The Quality Engineer will lead all aspects of the Quality Engineering function (internal and external) and take responsibility for APQP, resolution of internal concerns, customer complaint management and supplier quality.

Responsibilities

• Supporting internal manufacturing with QC tools, techniques, documentation, training and expertise and ensuring adherence to internal, third party and customer Quality standards.
• Batch release process.
• Leading the APQP / PPAP process.
• Auditing suppliers for compliance based on the needs of the business and developing improvement plans with suppliers.
• Reviewing and improving new and existing suppliers in line with company procedures and requirements.
• Management and approval of supplier PPAP and supplier changes.
• Reviewing supplier non-conformances and working with suppliers to close out issues (8D, 5 Why).
• Liaising with customers regarding supply of defective material.
• Undertaking all aspects of Customer concern / complaint management.
• Leading improvement / corrective action processes in response to customer concerns.
• Reviewing customer non-conformances and working with customers to close out issues (8D, 5 Why).
• Maintaining and developing constructive relationships with internal and external customers, Quality and Supply Chain Managers, PVV Metrology Engineers, manufacturing teams as well as suppliers and the engineering divisions.

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified to HND level or above in a relevant manufacturing or engineering discipline and a Chartered Institute member.
• Experience of IATF16949 is essential, with IATF16949 auditing experience and ISO13485 experience proving distinctly advantageous.
• High volume batch manufacturing experience with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels and solid problem-solving skills with 8D root cause analysis experience in a similarly dynamic manufacturing environment.

How to apply

For further details, contact the Quality Team at Premier Technical Recruitment in confidence.