NPI Quality Engineer

Job Description

NPI Quality Engineer CoventryDesign, Development and Manufacturing Competitive salary and package offeredAre you looking for a role demanding an innovative data driven approach and the opportunity to run cradle to grave quality activitiesThis is an exciting time for this fast paced engineering company as they continue with their growth plans through 2021 and beyond, you will see significant exposure to ; NPI activities with the suppliers; Management and development of the organisation and supplier performance; and in identifying VA/VE activities to maintain and improve global positioning.In this Quality Engineer role the NPI Supplier Facing Activities will include;To lead and support project meetings with Bladon and suppliersTo lead the supplier approval processTo lead advanced product quality planning activities -APQPTo initiate NCIORS, communicate with suppliers to return/ replace stockThe reporting supplied part status into project meetingsTo support, including undertaking, inspection and test status requirements as defined by regulations, engineering product specifications and product approvalUndertaking on-site supplier visits for root cause analysis and verification of corrective actionsTo review supplier manufacturing processes, collaborating with suppliers on process improvement and value enhancement opportunitiesManaging and coordinating supplier performance, problem solving, cost recovery and warranty activitiesTo collate and evaluating supplier quality data to identify process improvement opportunities across the supply chainThe setting and reporting out on KPIs to drive Continuous Improvement activitiesMaintaining supplied part approval status as required during change/ launchIt is likely that Plant Quality duties will include;Managing line performance data to support PQA EngineeringPromoting the use of Continuous Improvement techniques throughout the business including Lean, 6-Sigma, Poka-Yoke, Measurement System Analysis, SPC and PFMEALeading internal quality audits, applying best practice and coordinating audit plansTo respond to and work cross functionally to resolve reported customer technical issuesDelivering training on quality awarenessIt is hoped that the successful Quality Engineer will be able to offer;Proven track record within automotive or aerospace Quality Assurance EngineeringLikely qualified to HNC level within a related Engineering discipline (Mechanical /Electrical)A working knowledge of casting, pressing, harnesses or electronicsStrong problem-solving abilities with the 8D, 5 why and able to demonstrate a wide range of tools and techniques (Ishikawa, is/ is not DoE etc)An excellent working knowledge of ISO9001, preferably lead auditor trainedAn excellent working knowledge of AIAG core toolsProven communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and influence a cross functional team where direct authority does not existTraining to Lean 6 Sigma Green Belt preferredInterviews will be booked for January so if keen to learn more about this role please contact to learn moreYour CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.