APQP Engineer - 3342 - Wimborne Minster (RB-103517)

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APQP Engineer - 3342
Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England

Our client is a leading supplier of Marine Power products. They are currently seeking an APQP Engineer to be based out of there offices based in the South of England.
The role requires clear thinking, attention to detail, excellent organisational and communication skills and will be required to effectively work within various teams, together with a high level of initiative to ensure key objectives and deadlines are met.
Initially introducing the philosophy and processes of APQP into Wimborne.
Providing strong leadership to drive early collaboration between suppliers, design engineers, Process Control Engineers (PCE) and Concurrent Product and Process Development (CPPD) teams for successful NPI and engineering change.
Arranging and managing, joint development meetings between suppliers and design engineering for early supplier engagement in Caterpillar designs. The primary output, by way of Feasibility Agreements, will be to ensure frequent supplier collaboration in the design for manufacturability, quality and cost.
Manage and direct internal and external agency PCE work to ensure complete supplier coverage of the APQP steps.
Accountable for ensuring suppliers are selected and purchase orders launched according to the strategic component sourcing plans.

Degree in Engineering or Manufacturing or equivalent experience in whole APQP Path (end to end NPI path) -high level of engineering planning
Experience managing APQP

Candidates who hold a degree in an alternative discipline who can demonstrate thorough product and component knowledge experience will also be considered.

Desirable:
Knowledge of Caterpillar systems
Direct purchasing experience is desirable but not essential.
6 Sigma experience gained through a Black Belt position is also desirable with a solid and practical understanding of personal computers and especially MS Project software
Knowledge of Caterpillar systems

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 Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.