Senior Quality Engineer

Hampshire

£42-52k

Office Based – Full Time

Techniche Global are supporting an Advanced Electronics Technology organisation with appointing a new Senior Quality Engineer.

This role will be part of a groundbreaking Electric Vehicle Battery project. Helping contribute towards zero emission mobility.

Working within a dedicated new project team the role of Senior Quality Engineer will be driving the continued development of world-class QMS and EHS systems. Meeting ISO / IATF industry standards.

Experience Required:

Minimum of 5 years related experience within an ISO or IATF automotive manufacturing environment.
Previous experience in the development of IATF internal audit and control plans.
Process Audits, FMEA, SPC and QMS within an IATF/ TS16949 or ISO9001 environment.
Sound knowledge in process improvement techniques to include 8D, 5Y, Ishikawa.
Able to support new product launch, specifically involving PPAP activities, gauge R&R & capability studies.
Strong problem-solving skills using advanced statistical techniques such as Minitab.
Well-developed interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
HND level or equivalent as a minimum e.g. Mechanical, Production or Electrical engineering.
Degree in an Engineering Discipline preferred.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Be the focal point of contact for all customer enquiries.
Champion for quality related issues via the 8D process with their assigned scope of responsibility.
Creating and maintaining high levels of internal and external relations.
Preparation and submission of PPAP to Customers.
Drive forward customer complaints through effective action plans using 8D problem solving and RCA.
Review manufacturing data to identify waste drivers and improve overall quality targets.
Maintain records and reports in a concise manner, update documentation.
Organize and lead cross functional problem-solving teams through root cause identification, verification and corrective action steps including preventive and corrective actions.
Establish inspection, sampling and testing programs for raw materials, goods in process, and finished products. Establish reaction plan activities.
Develop methods to check quality of new products and improve quality of existing products.
Recommend changes in materials or processes to correct detected problems.
Participate actively in the requirement to retain ISO/TS16949/ISO14001 certification.
Comply with 5S standards and procedures.
Monitor and respond to customer concerns, defects or returns and use RCA and problem-solving tools to implement resolution.
Conduct internal audits, product checks, define inspection instructions and control plans.