My client, a Global Engineering Consultancy are seeking a Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer to join their forward thinking, progressive team based in West Sussex.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a Senior Quality Assurance role, and knowledge of Automotive technology and product development. As well as experience with utilising Lean Manufacturing and 8D methodologies.
You will also be required to have a range of knowledge on quality systems, quality tool and techniques. You need a multitude of experience with manufacturing processes and components deployed in automotive battery systems and associated technologies.
Duties will include:
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General Supplier Quality Assurance duties
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Coaching and supervising the team
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Audits
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Liaising with supplier to resolve issues with parts
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Part approval
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Managing product and process change
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Liaising with various teams to achieve parts which are cost effective, and fit for purpose.
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Management of Supplier Quality performance and implement improvement activities.
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Reporting
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Continuously contribute to improvements by developing and introducing new quality focused processes and producers.
As a Senior NPI Parts/Supplier Quality Engineer you will be responsible for the quality of purchase parts, from concept to series production from the suppliers and projects you are assigned. Working alone or leading a small team on designated projects, your key objectives will include:
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Supervising and coaching a small team to deliver projects on time and in full.
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Supplier Quality Assurance activities within the supply chain including: APQP, PPAP, Supplier assessment audits and surveillance visits leading to launch.
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Problem resolution of parts quality issues working with suppliers using 8D and other automotive industry tools
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Creating and managing customer quality requirements that can be cascaded to the supply chain
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Generating goods receiving inspection documents for pre-production and production phases
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Series process and part approval at product launch
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Working closely with procurement, design and system engineers to achieve parts that are cost effective, fit for purpose and to the required quality standard.
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Proactive & reactive supplier improvement activities, including problem resolution of parts quality issues using 8D and other automotive industry tools
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Management of supplier quality performance, including verification and implementation of corrective actions in the pre-series phase
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Managing the parts quality implications of product and process changes
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Reporting status against project targets
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Supervising and coaching of the SQA Engineering team also deployed on these projects
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Actively participating in continuous improvement by developing and introducing new quality focussed processes and procedures.
This is an exciting role working for a forward thinking Automotive Technology consultancy with excellent future prospects.
Apply now for immediate response.
