Main characteristics
- Location
- Hilsea, Hampshire
- Company
- Retrack Personnel Holdings Limited
- Salary
- £40000 - £50000/annum Loads of Benefits
- Employment type
- Permanent
- Category
- Engineering
Job summary
Hello,My client based in Portsmouth is currently searching for a Quality Engineer.
Job Function & Key Tasks
Supporting new product introduction for moulded, assembled and painted components, primarily for the prestige motor industry
Ensuring all products are released to production with the relevant testing/approvals in place (PPAP)
Developing the PPAP package and submitting to customer for approval
Responding to quality complaints and conducting 8D type investigations
Interpret and apply industry relevant standards as required
Help promote continuous improvement within the business
Compiling and analysing data to support decision making
Performing internal audits
2nd party audits
Principle Responsibilities
Review of customer requirement on specifications, CAD Data and Drawings.
Support front end project and DFM reviews to ensure feasibility and quality directives are achievable
Support PFMEA reviews and generate the necessary Control Plans and Work Instructions
Liaise with customers to gain approval of PPAP, PSW
Co-ordinating measurement activity of product to present to customer such as, ISIR, Capability Studies and MSA.
Supporting pre-production trials and builds to ensure a production process with a high quality output
Coordinating 8D investigations and employing recognised problem solving tools
Work cross-functionally with other areas of the business, at all levels
Interfacing with customer on quality issues, measurement reports and concessions.
QMS interaction (NCR, Concessions, Change management, audit etc.)
Day to day quality support for all projects (overall product verification)
Lead quality improvement programmes
Be a quality point of contact for defined customers
Customer/supplier visits (onsite and at customer as per project needs)
Create and maintain quality documentation and records relevant to project, customer and business requirements
Flexibility to support other tasks as per business requirements
Skills and Experience
Experience of working within the automotive or equivalent regulated industry (e.g. Aerospace)
Good knowledge of IATF 16949
Good knowledge of AIAG Core Tools (APQP/PPAP/FMEA/MSA/SPC)
Experience of new product introduction
Experience with recognised RCA tools e.g. 5 why/Ishikawa
Interaction with MRP/ERP system (Javelin preferably)
Product & process auditing (ISO, IATF or AS)
Technical understanding of GD&T principals
Methodical approach to problem solving
Excellent time management
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Good computer literacy, in particular all MS Office programs
Highly flexible, dynamic, motivated, and independent
Knowledge of injection moulding, assembly or painted processes would be a benefit
Experience using CAD
Education, Experiences & Qualifications
Recognised engineering qualification or relevant experience (essential)
Internal auditor qualification (ISO, IATF or AS)
Lean/Six Sigma training (desirable)
LOCATION: PORTSMOUTH
SALARY: £40,000 50,000 PER ANNUM
PLEASE RESPOND TO ME WITH YOUR MOST UP TO DATE CV TO BE CONSIDERED
Benefits: Loads of Benefits