Quality Enginer - Shrewsbury (GWOC-100014)

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Quality Enginer
Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England

Our client is the main stamping site for this multi-site manufacturer of automotive body panels for many of the world`s leading vehicle producers.

A new 3/4-month contract opportunity has arisen for a Quality Engineer based in Shrewsbury.

As Quality Engineer you will introduce and improve processes and procedures to ensure high quality products reach the customer. This is a critical appointment, which will rely heavily not only on the skills gained through experience in a quality role but the interpersonal skills of the individual.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
* Support new product engineering throughout the APQP process.
* Support manufacturing, co-ordinate internal product / process improvement, problem solving and internal PPM improvements.
* Interface with the customer to co-ordinate concerns and problem resolution.
* Out of hours contact for designated customer base.
* Support Purchasing when required to improve supplier performance.
* Maintain and improve core quality documentation.
* Maintain and improve quality and environmental system and procedures in line with ISO TS16949, ISO14001 and business requirements.
* Carry out internal audits of the quality and environmental management system and follow up all corrective actions ensuring effective and timely response.
* Formulate and conduct quality training and awareness events.
* Undertake quality-related projects

Characteristics and Requirements:
* Qualified to HNC level, an equivalent NVQ or associate membership to the Institute of Quality Assurance.
* Experience in the development, implementation and auditing of quality systems and procedures
* Previous experience in high volume manufacture, preferably automotive body in white.
* Knowledge of ISO9002,TS16949:2002, ISO14001, SPC, FMEA, PPAP, control plans.
* Knowledge of metallurgy would be an advantage
* A persuasive and influential approach in order to promote change, run in-house training programmes and drive quality systems and initiatives.
* A current driving licence.
* Experience of skin panel and aluminium pressings and assemblies required.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Contracts are those of an Employment Business.