Quality Engineer

MTrec’s new career opportunit 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