NPI Quality Engineer

Description:

NPI QUALITY ENGINEER - Automotive

North Yorkshire

£competitive

Mon-Fri

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Purpose of Role

To provide internal and external customers with best-in-class Quality support, from RFQ to final product approval. Driving best practice, upfront quality processes and associated documentation in compliance with IATF16949/ ISO9001 to ensure robust product launch into manufacturing sites

Role Summary

Based in North Yorkshire, but travel to other sites may be required
Review of customer RFQ packs, specifications and requirements to ensure that they are fully understood and appropriately costed in terms of DV, PV and in-process testing
Review and critique of GD&T and Dimensional Variation Analysis (DVA) studies
Creation and maintenance of PFMEA's, co-ordinating multi-disciplinary teams
Creation and updates to Process Flow documentation and Control Plans
Creation of Cosmetic Quality Standards Manuals and evidence to support deviation approval
Leading by example, ensuring adherence to the Quality Management System
Specification, validation and sign off of inspection gauges and related checking media
Promoting the use of customer preferred techniques including Poka-Yoke (error proofing) and Measurement System Analysis
Participation in cross-functional teams during the development of new products or engineering changes
Collation of measurement/ attribute data, in depth analysis and writing of reports to present findings and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders
Provide guidance on Quality best practice and train other members of the team
Liaise and communicate with different departments, customers, suppliers and service providers as required to complete the pre-defined WHS NPI Process task list
Generation and interpretation of statistical analyses and capability studies to validate, identify and resolve product quality issues
Undertaking of special projects as required by the NPI Quality Manager or Group Engineering Director

Skills/Knowledge Required

Demonstrated knowledge of quality systems, measurement methods and statistical analysis tools
Strong knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
Experience in interpretation of engineering standards, component test standards and techniques
Knowledge of TS16949 and ISO9001
Previous experience working within a high-volume manufacturing environment, with plastic injection moulding, painting and associated assembly processes a distinct advantage
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, in a diverse and dynamic environment
Ability to present data effectively, using it to drive decisions, to agreed deadlines
Experience of structured problem solving tools
Previous experience working on NPI projects for major OEM's or Tier 1 suppliers

PLEASE NOTE ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO LIVE AND WORK IN THE UK