Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer - Northampton - Up to GBP50,000 per annum - Permanent

Embark on a career that promises both a challenge and the opportunity to make a real difference in an innovative environment. This Quality Engineer role is not just a job; it's a career in a company that values growth, development, and contributing to something truly impactful. If you're passionate about maintaining high-quality standards and driving continuous improvement, this opportunity in the automotive sector is your chance to shine.

This role is focused on maintaining customer satisfaction by ensuring machined products meet established quality standards and processes. The Quality Engineer s responsibilities may span the entire supply chain, from incoming supplied parts through manufacturing processes to the final delivery of components to customers.

What You Will Do:

• Assist with internal and supplier evaluations, ensuring compliance with industry benchmarks and offering necessary clarification.
• Oversee the approval process for new product launches, including reviewing sample reports, capability assessments, and other related tasks.
• Manage 8D problem-solving initiatives, working closely with both customers and suppliers to address key quality concerns.
• Monitor production metrics and generate reports to identify and drive necessary improvements.
• Supervise the handling of non-conforming materials from identification to resolution, ensuring corrective measures are effectively applied.
• Engage in the APQP framework, focusing on the quality aspects of the process.

What You Will Bring:

• A Mechanical Engineering degree, HND, or an equivalent qualification.
• Strong background in the automotive sector, with hands-on experience in APQP and Quality Assurance.
• Skilled in Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA).
• Proven ability to conduct and lead audits for both product and process evaluations.
• Competency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and a solid understanding of geometric tolerancing and 2D drawings.

This role is pivotal in ensuring product conformance to agreed quality standards and processes, directly contributing to customer satisfaction and the overall success of the company. By joining the team, you'll be part of a forward-thinking company that's committed to innovation and quality in everything they do.

Location:

This exciting opportunity is based near Northampton, offering the chance to work in a dynamic and evolving environment.

Interested?:

If you're ready to take the next step in your career as a Quality Engineer and make a significant impact within a leading company in the automotive industry, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join a team where your efforts are valued and your career can flourish.

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.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.