| Role | Location | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Plastics & Packaging, Technical & Engineering - Ford New Program Quality Engineer | South | £35,000 – £40,000 |
| Division | Reference | Consultant |
| Plastics & Packaging, Technical & Engineering | PV 9668 MG | MG |
Reporting to the Group Quality Manager the ideal candidate will fully support the introduction of new business to include the successful development and launch of new products, as well as engineering change, delivery and management targets.
• Working with Programme management to ensure the successful implementation of new products. To be a key member of the implementation team.
• Undertake the APQP, (P)FMEA and Control Plan implementation.
• Attend the New Programme meetings and manage all programme quality activities.
• Manage the Transactions between European and UK plants to ensure common understanding and communication.
• Manage Engineering activities with the team from any base.
• Monitoring and reporting on matters of Quality to the Management team
• Stand-in, in the absence of the Quality Manager.
• Identifying/setting Quality standards and key performance indicators within the division based on company and customer expectations.
• Management of the QA operations of the plant in close consultation and cooperation with the Group QA Manager and General Manager and Programme Managers.
• Compliant to TS16949 Control and Maintenance.
• Ensure that all documentation conforms to industry/customer quality standards and supports customer new product needs.
• Set and communicate specific supplier quality targets and significant characteristics.
• Report all identified components rejects, initiate and review supplier corrective actions, where necessary
• Ensure timely supplier containment to support company provision, where necessary.
• Fully support engineering change management of supplied components/material.
• Actively participate in the continuous improvement process – supplier quality, cost, innovation, delivery and management.
• Ensure that requirements of Environmental, Health and Safety Policy are communicated to, understood and adhered to by all Quality personnel.
• Ideally a recognised engineering qualification or equivalent, IQA membership.
• Experience of managing Quality within Tier 1 Automotive including co-ordination/ supervision of a project based or functional team.
• Demonstrable experience of managing a team of Quality Engineers and Technicians.
• Able to demonstrate contribution to previous successful new product launches.
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of business strategy and the role of Quality within the business.
• Highly developed communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with staff at all levels in the business and with customers/ suppliers.
• Excellent presentation and influencing skills.
• PC literate – Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Lotus notes.
• Strong organisational, time management and prioritising skills
• Experience of using Microsoft Access, Microsoft Project in a working environment.
• Working knowledge of GM processes