Quality Engineer

Job Overview:
The Quality Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining assurance protocols to ensure products meet company standards and customer expectations. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve manufacturing processes, conduct audits, and resolve quality issues promptly.
Salary negotiable DOE
Responsibilities:
* Quality Planning: Lead and support Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities for new product launches.
* Culture: Promote a strong quality culture throughout the business and supply chain and drive a behavioural approach to “Right First Time, Every Time” Quality culture.
* Problem Solving: Investigate internal and customer quality concerns using structured techniques like 8D, 5 Whys, and Fish bone (FMEA) analysis to identify root causes and implement permanent corrective actions
* Auditing: Coordinate and facilitate internal and external/certification audits to verify compliance with established processes and procedures against ISO 9001 requirements.
* Continuous Improvement: Monitor and drive improvement of key KPIs including waste, rework rates, and overall RFT process performance.
* Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of activities, including process flow diagrams, control plans, and risk mitigation plans. Ensure documentation is up-to-date and accessible to relevant stakeholders.
* Training and Support: Provide training and support to production teams on proper implementation of techniques and adherence to established process controls. Foster a culture of proactive risk management and quality assurance.
* Collaboration: Collaborate closely with internal departments to address process challenges,
* implement best practices and drive innovation.
* Compliance: Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company policies related to manufacturing processes and quality management systems.
* Deputizing: Act in the absence of the Quality Manager, overseeing all quality management systems and processes
Qualifications:
* Proven experience in an automotive manufacturing environment desirable.
* Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) membership or equivalent qualification is highly desirable.
* Proficiency in process simulation, statistical analysis, and data-driven decision-making.
* Experience with audit planning, conducting internal and supplier audits, and ensuring compliance.
* Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
* Experience with quality tools such as FMEA, APQP, PPAP, SPC, and 8D.
* Knowledge of quality standards (IATF 16949, ISO 9001)