Quality Engineer (German Speaking) - Oxford - up to 38000 + benefits (MBI-101121)

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Quality Engineer (German Speaking)
Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
up to 38000 + benefits

Our client is a leading prestige automotive manufacturer. An exciting permanent opportunity has arisen within the area of Quality Management (Exterior Parts ).

Based in Oxford, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality of components within the vehicle. Key areas of responsibility include:

1) Supplier Selection
2) Supplier Management - Pre and post SOP
3) Documentation Compilation

You will have a detailed view of the world leading suppliers in regards to product portfolio, manufacturing and quality processes and are part of the supplier nomination process.
As part of the parts maturation process, you ensure capable processes at the supplier and decide on the supply release. Your activities include influencing concepts in regards of efficient quality target achievement, production feasibility and fit and function on the vehicle.

Furthermore, you have in depth knowledge of the problem landscape within the company at the supplier as well as in the field. You are capable to achieve Zero faults via preventative quality work.

As part of the problem resolution process, you establish root causes of concerns and ensure a sustainable problem resolution at the supplier.

You are the competent contact in regards to your suppliers quality capabilities for partners in quality management within the commodity across all of the Group`s locations, as well as purchasing, development and logistics.

There will be opportunities for international deployment within the quality management network across the Group`s locations.
Essential Requirements:

- Degree in Engineering with focus on mechanical or automotive engineering.
- Good verbal and written German language skills
- Willingness to travel
- Relevant post graduate work experience
- In depth knowledge of quality management and tools.
- Excellent technical aptitude to manage suppliers with a variety of manufacturing technologies (e.g. metal forming, plastic moulding, extrusion, assembly etc.)
- Excellent logical and structured approach.
- Professional and effective communication skills
- Assertive and confident
- Competent use of MS Office

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.