About this position: 

This role is working for a manufacturing company specialising in composites and polymers with a 350,000sq foot production site. Over the past couple decades, they have turned into a leading, award-winning player in their field and worked with some of the world’s most prestigious brands such as Gordon Murray, McLaren and other supercar businesses.

They are currently looking for a Quality Engineer to support new product introduction for moulded, assembled and painted components and to ensure all products are released to production with the relevant testing/ approvals in place (PPAP).

Job Responsibilities:

• Developing the PPAP package and submitting to customer for approval
• Responding to quality complaints and conducting 8D type investigations
• Interpret and apply industry relevant standards as required
• Help promote continuous improvement within the business 
• Compiling and analysing data to support decision making
• Performing internal audits
• 2nd party audits

Experience Required:

• Experience of working within the automotive or equivalent regulated industry (e.g. Aerospace)
• Good knowledge of IATF 16949
• Good knowledge of AIAG Core Tools (APQP/PPAP/FMEA/MSA/SPC)
• Experience of new product introduction
• Experience with recognised RCA tools e.g. 5 why/Ishikawa
• Interaction with MRP/ERP system (Javelin preferably)
• Product & process auditing (ISO, IATF or AS)
• Technical understanding of GD&T principals
• Experience using CAD
• Recognised engineering qualification or relevant experience (essential)
• Internal auditor qualification (ISO, IATF or AS)
• Lean/Six Sigma training (desirable)