Quality Engineer – Automotive Burnley £35,000 - £37,000 & Benefits This is an excellent chance to join a business that genuinely values Quality and has made several improvements over the last three years Not all manufacturers give Quality the full attention that it deserves, however this business has been on a successful journey from a Quality Control/Inspection based function to a Quality Assurance based function. Resulting in a reduction in scrap, reduction in non-conformances and improved customer satisfaction. THE ROLE * As Quality Engineer you will be focusing on a blend of new product introduction (NPI) activity and reactive problem-solving. * Manage new parts through a structured NPI process using PPAP methodolgy * Constantly monitoring live SPC data, customer complaints and non-conformances. * Quarantine non-conforming products and use the appropriate problem-solving tools to determine root cause such as 8D and 5Y. * Working with the production team to identify root cause and put in place corrective and preventative actions. * Take part in the audit programme inline with the companies IATF16949 and ISO9001 accreditation * Proactively work with internal stakeholders and suppliers to reduce scrap and reduce NCR’s THE PERSON * This person needs to have experience as a Quality Engineer within a regulated manufacturing organisation such as Automotive, Aerospace, Rail or Oil & Gas. * Positive and assertive communication style that engages with the production team and someone who can work with a range of personalities * Strong knowledge of the core quality tools including 8D, SPC, PPAP, FMEA * Good root cause analysis and problem-solving skills * Good personal organizational skills * Good manufacturing background, ideally from a fast-paced, high volume environment * Customer focused * Manufacturing/Engineering Degree or Time-served background THE COMPANY This is a very successful multinational manufacturing business with a growing order book and ambitious plans for the future. They have successfully developed the quality function and have consistently improved performance over the last three years. There is lots of investment to develop the business, capital equipment and with plans to gain further accreditations, the outlook for further growth is extremely positive
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