Quality Engineer - Plant & Vehicle Engineering - Tonbridge

TN United Kingdom; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein innovatives Unternehmen in der Design- und Fertigungsbranche sucht einen Quality Engineer, um die Qualität von Prozessen und Produkten sicherzustellen. In dieser spannenden Rolle sind Sie verantwortlich für die Entwicklung und Implementierung von Qualitätsstandards sowie die Überwachung der Qualitätsleistung. Sie werden eng mit verschiedenen Teams zusammenarbeiten, um sicherzustellen, dass alle Produkte den höchsten Standards entsprechen und kontinuierliche Verbesserungen gefördert werden. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für Qualität und Prozessoptimierung haben, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie, in einem dynamischen Umfeld zu arbeiten.

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in der Qualitätsprüfung und -sicherung von Prozessen und Produkten.
• Kenntnisse in ISO 9001/IATF 16949 und PDCA-Methoden.

Responsibilities

• Entwicklung und Implementierung von Qualitätsstandards und Kontrollsystemen.
• Überwachung und Analyse der Qualitätsleistung, einschließlich Garantieansprüche.

Skills

Qualitätsmanagement

SPC

FMEA

MSA

PPAP

APQP

8D-Problem-Lösung

Lean-Prinzipien

Six Sigma Green Belt

Education

Bachelor in Ingenieurwesen

Qualifikation als Lead Auditor

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Quality Engineer - Plant & Vehicle Engineering - Tonbridge, Tonbridge

Daniel Owen is currently recruiting on behalf of a global leader in the design & manufacture of plant and specialized LG vehicles. This forward-thinking company has an international footprint and offers strong development opportunities for staff, fostering a culture of excellence and innovative design.

Due to growth in their UK hub in Tonbridge, Kent, they are seeking a Quality Engineer.

Job Description:

The Quality Engineer (QE) assesses the quality assurance of processes and products, recommending revisions to specifications. Responsibilities include testing products, systems, and procedures to ensure compliance with technical standards, creating quality and safety documentation, liaising between engineering, production, and customers to address quality issues, and reporting KPIs.

The QE promotes a quality-centric culture and leads by example. Familiarity with core quality tools such as control plan creation, SPC, FMEA, MSA, PPAP, APQP, and 8D problem solving is essential.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement quality standards and control systems.
• Monitor and analyze quality performance, including warranty claims.
• Inspect and test materials, equipment, processes, and products to meet quality specifications.
• Collaborate with operations managers to develop controls and improvements.
• Ensure workflows, processes, and products comply with safety regulations.
• Investigate and troubleshoot product or process issues.
• Develop corrective actions, solutions, and improvements.

The QE will liaise with production, sales, purchasing, and engineering teams, develop quality processes, write work instructions and control plans, analyze defects, identify trends, and lead quality improvement meetings using PDCA. They should be familiar with ISO 9001/IATF 16949, qualified as a lead auditor, and knowledgeable in lean principles and Six Sigma Green Belt certification. The QE will create and conduct internal and external audits, including supplier visits, and assist suppliers in improving quality performance using PDCA methodologies.