Quality Engineer

Jackson Hogg Ltd; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist automotive manufacturing business in Sunderland is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure that manufacturing processes meet quality standards. This role involves leading root cause analysis and managing SPC/MSA processes. Candidates should have experience in automotive quality engineering and proficiency in MSA and SPC tools. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Experienced operating in a Quality Engineering position within the automotive manufacturing industry.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Proficient in core tools specifically in MSA and SPC.
• Good analytical skills.
• Proficient in root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Leading the root cause analysis from outcomes of the SPC/MSA process.
• Management and analysis of the onsite SPC process for production.
• Management and analysis of the internal MSA process for compliance.
• Communicate the outcome of the SPC and MSA system to management.
• Responsible for the SPC and MSA process within manufacturing.
• Lead root cause analysis and document corrective actions.

Skills

Quality Engineering experience

Communication skills

Coordination skills

MSA proficiency

SPC proficiency

Analytical skills

Root cause analysis

Problem-solving methodologies

FMEA knowledge

PPAP knowledge

APQP knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

Job description

Jackson Hogg have partnered with a specialist automotive manufacturing business in the Sunderland area on a Quality Engineer position, reporting into the Senior Quality Engineer.

The successful Quality Engineer will play a key role in ensuring that manufacturing processes meet the highest quality standards. This position is critical to driving a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Leading the root cause analysis from outcomes of the SPC/MSA process to ensure that the results meet customer and IATF requirements.
• Management and analysis of the onsite SPC process for current production and new project introduction, and effectively managing the corrective action process directly related to the SPC results.
• Management and analysis of the internal MSA process and ensuring the corrective actions comply with IATF16949 requirements.
• Communicate the outcome of the SPC and MSA system to the management team.
• Responsible for the SPC and MSA process within the manufacturing location.
• Lead root cause analysis and document and validate corrective actions.

Requirements

• Experienced operating in a Quality Engineering position within the automotive manufacturing industry.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Proficient in core tools specifically in MSA and SPC.
• Good analytical skills.
• Proficient in root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies.
• Preferably competent in quality tools: FMEA, PPAP, APQP.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Power point).
• Preferably IATF internal auditing or understanding.
• Core tools qualification in SPC & MSA.