Quality Engineer

MTrec Ltd; Washington; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

MTrec Ltd is seeking a Quality Engineer for a permanent role with a market-leading automotive supplier. You will manage QA for New Model Launches and act as a key liaison to communicate part development countermeasures (PDR) within agreed timescales.

Joining a fast-moving team, you will drive APQP/IATF16949 compliance, coordinate metrology activities and support continuous improvement through kaizen and process audits, while guiding QA technicians and project teams through launch activities.

Qualifications

• HNC (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline or the equivalent level of experience.

Responsibilities

• 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 team functions, suppliers and customers.
• Ensure APQP/IATF16949 documentation and standards are maintained throughout the new model process.
• Coordinate 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.
• Manage and coordinate QA technician’s workload and daily activities.
• Support Quick Response Quality Circle activities in relation to internal and Customer quality issues.
• Undertake additional duties as requested by the Senior Quality Engineer.

Skills

APQP management

IATF16949 processes

Metrology

QA liaison

Communication

Organisational skills

Kaizen/continuous improvement

Autonomy

Quality planning

SOP ramp-up quality planning

Education

HNC (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline

Tools

CMM

MS Office

Job description

MTrec’s 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 you’ll do

• 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 team functions, suppliers and customers.

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

• Coordinate 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.

• Manage and coordinate QA technician’s workload and daily activities.

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

• Undertake additional duties as requested by the Senior Quality Engineer.

About You

• HNC (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline or the equivalent level of experience.

• Experience working within a similar role, gained in a fast moving, automotive manufacturing environment.

• 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.

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

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

• Excellent communication skills.

• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to multitask.

• The ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team.

• Good IT skills with a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.