Quality Engineer

A Major Tier 1 Supplier in the Automotive sector are looking for a Quality Engineer to join the team at their impressive site in the Wolverhampton area.

You will be a flexible and versatile Engineer with a strong technical background within the Automotive sector. Operating in a fast-paced Tier 1 environment and reporting into the Senior Quality Engineer, you will be able to liaise with customers, utilise core Quality tools, conduct internal audits and more
This is a fantastic opportunity with a company who supply to some of the biggest clients in the industry
 
Role: Quality Engineer
Location: Wolverhampton
Salary: £47,000 per annum + pension + benefits
 
The key responsibilities of the Quality Engineer role will be:

• Reporting into the Senior Quality Engineer
• Develop and maintain quality documentation and control systems
• Compile and manage customer-specific documentation requirements
• Assist internal manufacturing teams in resolving customer and internal quality concerns efficiently.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) teams in developing Control Plans, PFMEA, Gauge Planning, and identifying potential failure modes using lessons learned.
• Conduct internal audits as part of the Internal Audit team to ensure compliance and continuous improvement
• Utilize core quality tools and techniques such as SPC, Ishikawa diagrams, Histograms, Pareto Charts, Scatter Diagrams, and Stratification to drive improvements

• Lead and advocate for compliance with company systems, procedures, and control plan requirements
• Gather and share quality and process data with manufacturing teams, driving actions for continuous improvement
• Deliver training programs for Product Conformance Technicians and Quality Technicians to enhance skills and knowledge
• Oversee and manage the daily activities of Product Conformance Technicians and Quality Technicians
• Proactively visit customer and supplier locations to address concerns, ensuring strong customer relationships and high-quality standards

The key requirements of the Quality Engineer will be:

• A proven track record within a Tier 1 Automotive environment(s)
• Demonstrated expertise in applying quality assurance techniques effectively, with a strong track record of success 
• In-depth knowledge of OEM customer-specific requirements and industry standards
• Solid understanding of metal forming and fabrication processes is preferred
• A history of customer liaison within the Automotive sector

Please note that this role may require periods away from home at domestic and foreign customers and suppliers
 
Qualifications required:
HNC in Manufacturing or Engineering
Quality Assurance Qualification
 
Please apply online or contact kieran.brookes@technical-network.co.uk for a confidential conversation
 
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