Quality Engineer

Location Brighton
Discipline: Automotive
Salary: £45,000
Contact name: Geoff Fairgrieve

Contact email: geoff.fairgrieve@techconnectgroup.co.uk
Job ref: 32
Published: about 3 years ago

We are currently looking for a Quality Engineer to work for a growing manufacturing business near Brighton.

Successful applicants will possess the following skills and experience;

  • Delivery of QA work packages in a project / programmes environment (e.g. NPI)

  • ISO 9001:2015 internal auditor qualification

  • In-depth working knowledge of APQP and PPAP

  • Well versed in quality tools and methods, including but not limited to; 8D, Ishikawa, 5-Why, SPC, Pareto, etc

  • Understanding of manufacturing processes

  • Degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent and/or recognised quality management qualification

It would be highly advantageous but not essential if applicants possess any of the following;

  • SQA / SQD experience within the automotive industry

  • VDA 6.3 process auditing experience and/or qualification

  • ISO14001 qualification

  • IATF 16949:2016 qualification

  • Knowledge of inspection methods and equipment

  • Lean / Six Sigma Green Belt

  • Lead assessor qualification

Main duties will include:

  • Creating project quality assurance plans and defining / delivering suitable quality assurance work packages within an automotive project environment.

  • Projects will include the introduction of new products to the market, as well as internal projects such as component redesign or cost-down programmes.

  • Conducting quality / environmental management system audits and manufacturing process / product audits.

  • Occasionally assisting the manufacturing and supplier quality teams in their day-to-day duties.

Annual salary ranges between £40,000 - £45,000.

Company benefits include company pension scheme, health scheme (BUPA) and life cover.