Quality Engineer

Apex Resource Management; Oldbury; Presencial; GBP 42.000 - 56.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Apex Resource Management in Oldbury is recruiting a Quality Engineer to support QA, QC and continuous improvement across our high-volume manufacturing operations. Reporting to the Technical & Quality Director, you will ensure robust quality control and drive improvements in product and process quality.

You will work with customers and suppliers, develop the Quality Management System towards IATF and ISO 14001, lead audits, PPAP/NPI, and apply quality core tools to resolve issues and prevent

Formación

• Quality engineering experience within the automotive industry is essential.
• Knowledge of IATF requirements.
• Knowledge of VDA 6.3 audit policies, procedures and requirements.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 quality policies and system requirements.
• Experience using Quality Core Tools and structured problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Sound understanding of inspection techniques for plastic mouldings.
• Experience supporting NPI, APQP and PPAP documentation.
• Understanding of health, safety and environmental procedures.

Responsabilidades

• Ensure robust quality control and quality assurance within a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Review and analyse Non-Conforming Product daily.
• Lead operational teams through root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
• Apply continual improvement techniques to improve product quality and manufacturing performance.
• Manage and develop the Quality Management System.
• Support the organisation's progression towards IATF and ISO 14001 standards.
• Use Quality Core Tools and other quality methodologies to drive continuous improvement.
• Assist with NPI and APQP documentation, including PPAP documentation.
• Lead site audits covering quality systems, manufacturing processes and products.
• Lead customer and external audits.
• Support the ongoing improvement of quality policies, procedures and controls.

Conocimientos

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

Problem-solving

Quality assurance

Auditing

Herramientas

Quality Core Tools

Descripción del empleo

Quality Engineer

Salary: To be discussed on application

Location: Oldbury

Permanent

Hours: Full-time onsite in Oldbury with a flexible attitude towards working hours.

Role Summary

An established UK coatings specialist is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to support quality assurance, quality control and continuous improvement across its manufacturing operations.

Reporting to the Technical & Quality Director, the Quality Engineer will manage quality activities relating to customers, suppliers, products and manufacturing processes. The role will also support the continued development of the Quality Management System, including progression towards IATF and ISO 14001 standards.

Role & Responsibilities

• Ensure robust quality control and quality assurance within a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Review and analyse Non-Conforming Product daily.
• Lead operational teams through root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
• Apply continual improvement techniques to improve product quality and manufacturing performance.
• Manage and develop the Quality Management System.
• Support the organisation's progression towards IATF and ISO 14001 standards.
• Use Quality Core Tools and other quality methodologies to drive continuous improvement.
• Assist with NPI and APQP documentation, including PPAP documentation.
• Lead site audits covering quality systems, manufacturing processes and products.
• Lead customer and external audits.
• Support the ongoing improvement of quality policies, procedures and controls.

Requirements of the Role

• Quality engineering experience within the automotive industry is essential
• Knowledge of IATF requirements.
• Knowledge of VDA 6.3 audit policies, procedures and requirements.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 quality policies and system requirements.
• Experience using Quality Core Tools and structured problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Sound understanding of inspection techniques for plastic mouldings.
• Experience supporting NPI, APQP and PPAP documentation.
• Understanding of health, safety and environmental procedures.