Quality Engineer

MTrec Recruitment; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Quality Engineer for a permanent role in Sunderland. This position involves supporting quality assurance activities for new model launches within an automotive manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of high volume manufacturing experience, be fluent in English, and hold a minimum of HNC level qualification. The role offers an attractive benefits package including health plans, long service recognition, and a cycle to work scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

X4 annual salary life insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Healthshield cash plan

Aviva pension matched from 4% to 8%

Onsite Gym

Paid half day volunteer day

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in English, additional languages preferred.
• Experience in a similar role within automotive manufacturing is ideal.
• Demonstrate excellent teamwork and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support New Model Quality Assurance activities.
• Ensure APQP / IATF16949 documentation and standards are maintained.
• Coordinate new model metrology responsibilities.

Skills

English fluency

Self-motivated

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Understanding of APQP management

5+ years high volume manufacturing

Metrology and CMM understanding

Process auditing experience

Education

HNC level qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Applications

Job description

MTrecs new career opportunity

Our client are market leaders in their industry sector, they are looking to recruit a Quality Engineer on a permanent basis.

The job youll do

Primarily located in the clients Sunderland site, this role will involve supporting all New Model Quality Assurance activities across the site.

You will be responsible for the development of parts & processes, creation of QA documentation and maintenance of associated QA systems to satisfy all APQP and client NPL requirements.

This role will cover all aspects of Interiors assembly and component part manufacture.

The person that is recruited for this role will make a significant contribution towards the improved performance of these products.

This will involve working closely with NMUK, major suppliers & client project team members within the Interiors organisation.

Manage QA responsibilities of New Model Launches.

Provide a key customer liaison to communicate part development countermeasures (PDR) in agreed timescales.

Support part development, through all aspects of the trial build process.

Represent the QA department within new model project teams, working closely with other client functions, external toolmakers, Tier 2 suppliers and Customers.

Ensure APQP / IATF16949 documentation and standards are maintained throughout the new model process.

Co-ordinate new model metrology responsibilities, to ensure all inspection standard and key feature requirements are completed in line with APQP / Project Milestone expectations.

Clear interpretation of requirements relating to technical drawing and standards.

Support of continuous improvement activities such as kaizen and process audits.

Coordinate the submission of supplied part APQP and part approval.

Support the new launch related activities, such as SOP ramp up quality planning, Gate review Management, Quality Functional Reviews, etc.

Support Quick Response Quality Circle activities in relation to internal and Customer quality issues.

About You

Ideally qualified to minimum of HNC level in an appropriate discipline or equivalent level of experience.

English fluent, additional language is preferred.

Ideally hold experience within a similar role, gained in a fast moving, automotive manufacturing environment.

Self-motivated, proactive thinker and possess excellent communication, teamwork and organisational skills.

Excellent understanding of all aspects of APQP management and the IATF systems and processes that support this.

5 years high volume manufacturing experience, preferably including Interior parts and associated assembly.

Good IT Skills (Microsoft Applications).

Excellent understanding of metrology, including CMM, gauge development and implementation in a production environment.

Process auditing experience, ideally including an IATF / ISO auditor qualification.

The Rewards and the benefits

25 days annual leave plus 8 days bank holiday.

X4 annual salary life insurance (death in service).

Cycle to work scheme.

Healthshield cash plan (dental, optical cover etc.), EAP programme, counselling.

Aviva pension matched from 4% to 8%.

Sports and social club, monthly cash draws £300+.

Gift vouchers for Xmas, weddings and babies.

Onsite Gym.

Occ Health access.

Paid half day volunteer day.

50 voucher for successful recruitment referral.

Option to work 9 day fortnight, smart working.

Long service recognition scheme.