Quality Tech/Engineer

National Express LTD; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Quality Engineer to enhance their quality management systems within the Automotive sector. This hands-on role requires a proactive individual with a strong background in quality tools and methodologies, as well as the ability to lead a team effectively. You'll be responsible for ensuring compliance with customer specifications, conducting audits, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. If you're passionate about quality and eager to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality engineering within the Automotive sector.
• Familiarity with ISO9001 and quality management systems.
• Strong problem-solving and supervisory skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop the Quality Management System per ISO9001.
• Conduct audits and manage nonconformances.
• Supervise a team of QC personnel.

Skills

FMEA

APQP

SPC

MSA

PPAP

Lean Techniques

Technical Drawings Interpretation

Problem-Solving Tools

CMM Operation

Microsoft Office

Supervisory Experience

Polyworks Software

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Sage Accounts

Sage Manufacturing

Polyworks Software

Job description

Staffline are Hiring!

We are looking to speak with experienced quality engineers.

Our ideal candidate will have experience working within the Automotive sector or Injection Moulding. This is largely a hands-on, customer-facing role. The working hours are Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm. Hello Weekends!

Please note: A Full UK Driving Licence is essential for this role.

In Your New Job As The Quality Engineer

• Maintain and develop the Quality Management System in line with ISO9001 requirements.
• Engage in new product introduction activities.
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications.
• Manage and resolve customer, supplier, and internal nonconformances.
• Conduct process and product audits periodically.
• Identify and act upon opportunities for improvement.
• Generate process-related documentation including work instructions, quality alerts, PFMEA's, control plans, etc.
• Support production trials.
• Develop and report on COPQ (Cost of Poor Quality) within the business.
• Oversee customer and internally driven engineering changes.
• Generate and maintain relevant KPIs.
• Supervise and lead a team of 3 shift QC personnel.
• Maintain a flexible approach and ability to adapt within the business.

Skills And Competencies

• Working knowledge of core quality tools including FMEA, APQP, SPC, MSA, and PPAP.
• Understanding of lean techniques and methodologies.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Understanding of problem-solving tools.
• Commercial awareness.
• Operation of a CMM / Faro arm.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Sage Accounts / Sage Manufacturing (not essential).
• Supervisory experience.
• Experience with Polyworks Software.

For further information, please apply!