Quality Control Specialist/Quality Control Engineer/QC required with engineering, manufacturing or assembly expertise.

You will be responsible for ensuring that the products produced meet quality standards required to minimise quality costs and maximise customer satisfaction whilst ensuring that procedures and processes are adhered to. Ensure incoming materials meet required quality standards. Responsible for identifying and raising quality issues and for speedily resolving them to ensure zero impact to the customer. Support new product introductions to ensure the robustness of product builds. Work in a team environment to develop and implement best practices that emphasise defect prevention, reduction in variation and waste and provide for continuous improvements in meeting all customer requirements. Manage the customer specific requirements and offer technical support. Responsible for multiple highly complex major projects requiring innovative original solutions where results are key to successful completion of major projects. Work mostly independently with minimal supervision and work is reviewed at project milestones and/or on completion by Senior Management.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Exercise substantial initiative/judgement in work methods and interpreting goals

Work independently and is reviewed infrequently with minimal supervision

Self-supervising within the guidance and expectations of divisional management

Knowledge of quality systems and measurement

Strong knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)

Lean Manufacturing knowledge

Knowledge of TS16949 and ISO9000

Understanding of ISO14001 and Health and Safety practices

Understanding of engineering drawings and manufacturing processes

Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment

Planning and prioritising activities

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Ability to present data effectively

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Understanding of cost and financial impacts

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU'LL HAVE:

Relevant business/commercial or manufacturing/engineering degree preferred, or ONC, A Levels, BTec Diploma Level 4 or equivalent NVQ level 4 qualification

Membership of an industry related Professional Body would be advantageous

Previous experience in a high volume manufacturing environment, preferably automotive

Experience of working in Quality Assurance

Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing skills

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