Quality Engineer A prestige automotive manufacturer has an immediate requirement for an experienced Quality Engineer, to ensure compliance to international standards and solve complex quality issues Key Accountabilities Providing support and coaching for the Control Managers and Problem Owners regarding the process, method. Escalation of problems difficult to solve. Support specialist departments in developing measures for optimised efficiency in defect eradication as well as their prevention. To ensure that problems are analysed and prioritised as appropriate Plan and develop Target Management Process (key indicator) Steer and carry out working groups, QS, QMT and Process Leads from all technologies. Production guidance on development and implementation of processes to improve product and process consistency and quality. Implement training for Quality Specialists Manage the Compliance of the Manufacturing & Quality System, and manage all associated documentation Interaction with internal/external customers and key contacts Target setting for the quality team. Determine suitable quality requirements from international standards Prioritise the problem landscapes with focus on the business. Decide best practice for new product introductions. Feasibility of engineering proposals Solve complex quality problems Co-ordinate requests and feedback within a matrix organisation Manage associates across two shifts within specified process area Knowledge and Experience Qualified engineer to degree or HND level in Production/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent Experienced user Quality-Methods (FMEA, FMK, SPC, Pareto) Strong analytical, problem-solving skills. Interpreting engineering drawings and measurement reports Experience of QZ Audit and ability to set quality standards Familiar with international quality standard ISO/TS16949 Experience in any of the following Technologies: Leather sewing, Seat & Trim covering, production validation Background in Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering and Statistics Fluent English is essential and working knowledge of German would be beneficialPlease note: This is a long-term Contract position and sponsorship is not available Interested, please contact Graeme at Vibe Recruit on (phone number removed) or apply immediately Vibe Recruit is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy