Quality Engineer

MTrec's new career opportunity Our client are market leaders in their industry sector, they are looking to recruit a Quality Engineer on a permanent basis. The Job you'll do Manage QA responsibilities of New Model Launches. Provide a key customer liaison to communicate part development countermeasures (PDR) in agreed timescales. Support part development through all aspects of the trial build process. Represent the QA department within new model project teams, working closely with other team functions, suppliers and customers. Ensure APQP/IATF16949 documentation and standards are maintained throughout the new model process. Coordinate new model metrology responsibilities, to ensure all inspection standard and key feature requirements are completed in line with APQP/Project Milestone expectations. Clear interpretation of requirements relating to technical drawing and standards. Support of continuous improvement activities such as kaizen and process audits. Coordinate the submission of supplied part APQP and part approval. Support the new launch related activities, such as SOP ramp up quality planning, Gate review Management, Quality Functional Reviews, etc. Manage and coordinate QA technician's workload and daily activities. Support Quick Response Quality Circle activities in relation to internal and Customer quality issues. Undertake additional duties as requested by the Senior Quality Engineer. About You HNC (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline or the equivalent level of experience. Experience working within a similar role, gained in a fast moving, automotive manufacturing environment. Excellent understanding of all aspects of APQP management and the IATF systems and processes that support this. 5 years high volume manufacturing experience, preferably including interior parts and associated assembly. Excellent understanding of metrology, including CMM, gauge development and implementation in a production environment. Process auditing experience, ideally including an IATF/ISO auditor qualification. Excellent communication skills. Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to multitask. The ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team. Good IT skills with a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office. The Rewards and the Benefits Superb benefits package, please get in touch for more details. WKCL1_UKTJ