Quality Engineer

Röchling Automotive; Duncan (SC); On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Röchling Automotive invites a Quality Engineer to join our UK team. You will drive process and product quality, prepare PFMEA, CP and operator instructions, and support APQP with OEM customers.

The role requires 3–5 years in automotive QA, strong knowledge of PFMEA, PPAP, SPC and IATF 16949, plus SAP experience. You will perform audits, root-cause analyses (8D/5 Why) and help implement robust corrective actions with production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 3–5 years of experience in Quality Engineering or related role within automotive.
• Experience with OEM customers and customer-specific requirements.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, and IATF 16949.
• Experience with customer complaint management, root cause analysis, and corrective actions using 5 Why and 8D methodologies.
• Experience supporting Engineering Changes, customer approvals, and PPAP submissions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, verify and update PFMEA, CP, and Operator Instructions.
• Perform process, product, and roving audits to ensure CP compliance.
• Monitor and maintain SPC - parameter selection, review, and monitoring.
• PPAP submission and customer approvals including Engineering Change.
• Facilitator of customer and plant APQP process for quality related items.
• Root cause analysis/resolution using 5Y analysis and 8D reporting.
• Disposal and control of non-conforming parts; SAP usage.
• Enter customer complaint reports into SAP and create 8D when applicable.
• Support training of Quality Technicians and Quality Auditors.
• Develop Gage Concepts, Measurement Plans and Gage Instructions.
• Other duties as defined by Quality Manager.

Tools

SAP

Job description

It is time for a new challenge. And time to arrive where you want to be. We have grown steadily, together as a team. Would you like to grow too? For us and with us? If you answered yes, we have career opportunities for you Do you have what it takes to spur game-changing innovation? Do you crave being a part of the solution, while enjoying training and learning opportunities? Then get ready to join the Röchling Automotive team and become part of the next chapter in our history At our Duncan, SC location we are searching for a:

Quality Engineer

Where we need you

• Prepare, verify and update PFMEA, CP, and Operator Instructions.
• Perform process, product, and roving audits to ensure compliance with CP.
• Monitor and maintain SPC - parameter selection, review, and monitoring.
• PPAP submission and customer approvals including Engineering Change.
• Facilitator of customer and plant APQP process for quality related items.
• Problem root cause analysis/resolution uing 5Y analysis and 8D reporting.
• Failure/Customer Return and Defect Analysis
• Support Production Department with problem solving, decision making, and creation of border samples.
• Assist with creation and validation of Error Proofing within Production Processes
• Disposition (decision process) of suspect parts held for QE review. (Control of non-conforming parts).
• Disposition of customer rejections and charge back, review and control using SAP.
• Enter customer complaint reports into SAP system and create 8D in SAP as applicable.Support training of Quality Technicians, Quality Auditors.
• Develop Gage Concepts, Measurement Plans and Gage Instructions.
• Other duties as defined by Quality Manager.

How to convince us

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a Quality Engineering or related role within the automotive industry.
• Experience working directly with OEM customers and customer-specific requirements.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, and IATF 16949 requirements.
• Experience with customer complaint management, root cause analysis, and corrective actions using 5 Why and 8D methodologies.
• Experience supporting Engineering Changes, customer approvals, and PPAP submissions.
• SAP knowledge is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

Products for lower fuel consumption and increased comfort

Röchling Automotive, with more than 4,700 employees, is your partner for integrated system solutions in the areas of aerodynamics, powertrain and new mobility. With 39 locations on 4 continents, we are positioned globally. Our engineers, located in 4 engineering centers globally, are working with almost all vehicle manufacturers solving the challenges of the automotive industry to reduce emissions, weight and fuel consumption.

Aerodynamics

Through the reduction of driving resistances Aerodynamics helps to reduce CO2 emissions and energy consumption. Our lightweight underbody panels and active grille shutters systems set industry benchmarks.

Powertrain

The surrounding systems of the engine also play a role in further reducing emissions. Air intake systems, water systems and exhaust after treatment using SCR tank systems are innovations of Röchling Automotive which stand for greater efficiency.

New Mobility

New automotive energy sources such as battery systems and fuel cells drive the automotive industry and Röchling ahead. Our new mobility solutions can currently be found in vehicles from various manufacturers. We are focused on new concepts such as inductive charging systems, while also vigorously researching lightweight solutions.

We connect and combine competences to provide full service at the highest quality, locally and globally, for our customers, true to our motto "Boost your efficiency".

In the Automotive division, you will shape the mobility of tomorrow. System solutions in the areas of Battery Solutions, Structural Lightweight, Aerodynamics and Propulsion. This means: We protect the environment while also improving the driving experience of millions of vehicles.

The Röchling Group has been shaping industry. Worldwide. For more than 200 years. We transform the lives of people every day with our customized plastics: they reduce the weight of cars, make medication packaging more secure and improve industrial applications. Our workforce of 11.681 people is located in the places where our customers are – in 83 locations in 25 countries.