Senior Quality Engineer
UK Visa Sponsorship Analytics
Occupation Type
Quality control and planning engineers
Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled
Sponsorship Salary Threshold
£41,700
(£21.38 per hour)
Standard minimum applies
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Description
Business Unit: Telford
Management: Support Function
Direct Manager: Plant Manager
Functional Manager: Head of Quality
Direct Reports: Quality Engineers, Technicians and Inspectors
Job Objectives
Customer-facing Senior Quality Engineer with a strong Automotive background, to act as the main point of contact for all series production quality topics in the plant, in addition to maintaining quality certification.
Responsible for leading a team, to ensure that the products produced meet quality standards required to minimise quality costs and maximise customer satisfaction whilst ensuring that procedures and processes are adhered to. Identifying and raising quality issues, and speedily resolving them to ensure zero impact to the customer
As the NPI responsible person for an assigned program it will be expected that you act as a strong voice on behalf of the quality team and plant within any program meeting driving a risk averse approach to engineering and quality discussions to ensure processes are delivered effectively with zero failure points. You will have a strong knowledge of engineering principles which can be called upon to assist.
Responsible for multiple highly complex major projects requiring innovative original solutions where results are key to successful completion of major projects. Work mostly independently with minimal supervision and work is reviewed at regular milestones and/or on completion by Senior Management.
You will be data driven, confident in your approach and expected to interact with shop floor teams and management alike. You will have proven leadership and coaching skills, to manage and develop teams of engineers.
Assignments
Management: Support Function
Direct Manager: Plant Manager
Functional Manager: Head of Quality
Direct Reports: Quality Engineers, Technicians and Inspectors
Job Objectives
Customer-facing Senior Quality Engineer with a strong Automotive background, to act as the main point of contact for all series production quality topics in the plant, in addition to maintaining quality certification.
Responsible for leading a team, to ensure that the products produced meet quality standards required to minimise quality costs and maximise customer satisfaction whilst ensuring that procedures and processes are adhered to. Identifying and raising quality issues, and speedily resolving them to ensure zero impact to the customer
As the NPI responsible person for an assigned program it will be expected that you act as a strong voice on behalf of the quality team and plant within any program meeting driving a risk averse approach to engineering and quality discussions to ensure processes are delivered effectively with zero failure points. You will have a strong knowledge of engineering principles which can be called upon to assist.
Responsible for multiple highly complex major projects requiring innovative original solutions where results are key to successful completion of major projects. Work mostly independently with minimal supervision and work is reviewed at regular milestones and/or on completion by Senior Management.
You will be data driven, confident in your approach and expected to interact with shop floor teams and management alike. You will have proven leadership and coaching skills, to manage and develop teams of engineers.
Assignments
Support, develop a mentor a team in best practice quality methodology. Work in a cross-functional team environment, to develop and implement best practices that emphasise defect prevention, reduction in variation and waste and provide for continuous improvements in meeting all customer requirements. Maintain processes and documentation to ensure compliance to IATF / VDA requirements.
Experience Required
Experience Required
- Proven experience in tier 1 or OEM automotive quality, preferably with at least two years at senior quality engineer level.
- Experience of multiple OEMs beneficial inclusive of JLR and VW Group.
- Extensive audit experience, good working knowledge of IATF16949 and VDA standards. Auditor experience desirable
- Previous experience of working within mould, assembly and aesthetic paint is an advantage
- Extensive knowledge of core tools and GD&T principles is essential.
- Strong knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP / Note Submission), Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) preferably to AIAG standard
- Candidate must be a strong, highly focused, self motivated individual who works well under pressure and is able to react to change and motivate others
Duties include but not limited to:
- Manage all quality-related issues within the manufacturing team (e.g. internal, supplier, customer and customer warranty)
- Identify root cause and instigate permanent corrective actions for product quality issues
- Carry out product and process auditing
- Encouraging the team to escalate issues, and dealing with them or escalating in a timely manner.
- Identify skills gaps in the team and mentoring as appropriate.
- Work with internal and external stakeholders to resolve quality issues that arise as quickly and efficiently as possible to prevent compromising quality and safety standards.
- Ensure control plans and associated documentation are implemented effectively and maintained.
- Stop production in the event of manufacture of unacceptable goods/processes.
- Ensure compliance and assist with adherence to the Quality Management system (IATF16949)