NPI Quality Engineer

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and skilled NPI Quality Engineer to join a team in an established Industrial/Manufacturing organisation based in Birmingham. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of new productsand processes to meet customer and business requirements.Client DetailsThis organisation is a highly regarded Industrial/Manufacturing firm, employing over a hundred individuals. They have made their mark in Birmingham, where they are known for their commitment to quality, precision, and innovation in their engineering andmanufacturing processes.Description

• Based at birmingham within the central Engineering Team, 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
• Creation and maintenance of PFMEAs, 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 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

ProfileA successful NPI Quality Engineer should have:

• 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 OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers

Job Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Inclusive and supportive company culture
• Company pension scheme
• Opportunity to work in a leading Industrial/Manufacturing organisation
• Career growth opportunities

We encourage all candidates who are passionate about quality engineering and manufacturing to apply for this exciting role.

Keyskills :
AuditingPPAPQuality AssuranceISO9001SuppliersIATF 16949