Launch Quality Engineer

Job Description

Launch Quality EngineerWho are weSurface Transforms are experts in the development and production of carbon-ceramic materials and the UKs only manufacturer of carbon-ceramic brakes for automotive use. Surface Transforms unique patented Carbon-Ceramic technology provides the ultimate brakingperformance for road and track.Here at Surface Transforms passion is at the heart of our brand. As a team we refuse to accept the impossible. We know that impossible only means that we havent found the solution yet. Your role at Surface Transforms is yours to steertoward opportunitiesand away from risks. You have the power to shape your role and we cannot wait to see where you take us and well take pride in supporting the future you chose to build at Surface Transforms.We are looking or a Launch Quality Engineer to join our growing Quality team. Our Launch Quality Engineer will provide support to the business with new and existing processes, supplier base and customer relationships. The individual will ensure developmentand compliance both internally and with the supplier base, to ensure customer satisfaction. They will have experience on best practice, defect protection and reductions in variation and wastes. They will set out and plan the route to PPAP and PSW and championthe customers requirements.What youll be doing as our Launch Quality Engineer:

• Dedicated quality support to the Launch function for advanced projects.
• Provide back-up support to the current quality department.
• Reporting on Quality performance through all the build phases.
• Responding to customer concerns.
• Problem solving and investigation with containment and permanent actions.
• Support of lessons learnt through the build phases.
• Process audit and pokeayoke check.
• Champion rework process and ensure issues are fed back into Design and Engineering.
• Champion for gauges and work aids.
• Champion our APQP requirements.
• Supplier base auditing and technical assistance.
• Set out and plan to ensure the deliverables for PPAP are achieved.
• Control documentation including defined review schedule and tracking of high risk issues.
• Implement and lead standardisation throughout the business.
• Produce product and process reports by collecting, analysing, and summarising information and trends.

The Skills, Knowledge and Experience you will need as our Launch Quality Engineer:

• Excellent time management skills with a target driven approach.
• Ability to work under pressure, independently and within a team
• Ability to use problem solving tools and work with stakeholders on solution to problems.
• Excellent skills in MS Office and communication to all levels of the business
• Hands-on approach with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience of Lean manufacturing
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Flexible approach with excellent organisational and administrative skills.

Need to have:

• HNC / HND minimum or higher in Engineering.
• 5+ years experience working in a Launch Quality role.
• Experience working in the Automotive component manufacturing industry.

Nice to have:

• Experience with furnaces and high temperature applications.
• CNC Machining experience.
• Quality auditing qualifications.
• Certified lean Six Sigma Green Belt.
• Experience in SAP Business One / Beas.

Youll have these personal attributes:

• Attention to detail
• Analytical
• Critical thinking
• Problem-solving
• Communication

What well give you in return:

• Attractive salary
• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank holidays
• Extra day Annual Leave for your birthday
• An autonomous working environment
• Reward and recognition incentives for hard work, dedication and idea generation
• Employee appreciation events and celebrations
• Company uniform on your first day and annual clothing point scheme
• A confidential employee assistance helpline covering physical and emotional support
• Jobs are promoted internally providing job transfer opportunities
• Free fruit Mondays
• Death in service scheme