Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer Duration: 6 Months

Location:

Onsite Leamington Spa Pay rate : £25 per hour PAYE (inside IR35) or £33 per hour Umbrella

Key Responsibilities Creating and managing, for the supply chain, customer quality requirements and associated documentation Problem resolution of parts quality issues working with suppliers using 8D and other automotive industry tools Proactive & reactive supplier improvement activities. Hands-on experience of Lean Manufacturing is essential Management of supplier issues, including identification, implementation, and verification of corrective actions Supplier Quality Assurance activities within the supply chain including:

- process audit, surveillance visits and supplier assessment audit Managing parts quality - implications of product, supplier, facility, and process changes Reporting status against project targets and department KPIs Key Competencies and Experience

Experience of Parts and/or Supplier Quality Assurance or a similar role where skills can be transferred into the supply chain - preferably within automotive or aerospace sector but other industries would be considered Knowledge of low volume, series production and product development required

Experience with various manufacturing processes such as casting, machining and special processes including heat treatment & NDT Excellent problem-solving skills, hands on when required, and ability to work to tight deadlines Resilient and focused approach in delivering precise and accurate results

Experience of quality systems, quality tools & techniques with an analytical mind and used to data driven decision making A good communicator with intercultural and interpersonal skills Strong ability to communicate and present effectively to suppliers, customers and internally at all levels Ability to build rapport across businesses Pragmatic approach workload management, remaining commercially aware to the key issues. Tenacious attitude in handling workload and issue resolution Engineering degree or equivalent experience Full driving licence Ability to travel nationally and internationally to support supplier visits, potentially at short notice Knowledge of ISO
9001, AS9100 or IATF 16949 Lead auditor trained preferred Desirable A background of low volume assembly, precision machining of steels & castings would be advantageous Knowledge of gears and gear geometry would be an advantage Have working knowledge of 6 sigma, GR&R, SPC, DoE Understanding of ISO
9001, AS9100D, ISO
14001 and ISO
45001 Degree, HNC or equivalent with engineering content