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Quality Engineer

Employer
Evtec Automotive
Location
Birmingham, West Midlands
Salary
£25,000 - £35,000 per annum + benefits (dependent upon experience)
Closing date
26 Sep 2019

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Job Sector
Manufacturing
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

Arlington Automotive are a fast growing 1st tier automotive manufacturer supplying some of the UK's biggest OEMs and are looking for an experienced Quality Engineer to join our team based in Birmingham. 

Summary of Position

Reporting into the Head of Quality, the Quality Engineer will work with as part of a team liaising with other departments including production, engineering and commercial to develop and implement practices that emphasise defect prevention, reduction in variation and waste and provide continuous improvement in meeting customer requirements.

In all aspects of the job, the Quality Engineer will operate in an accurate and efficient manner to promote Arlington Automotive’s public image. The Quality Engineer will also have a dotted line into the Site Manager and will be the first point of contact for all quality related activities on site.

Core Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership and direction in the development of Control Plans for the various product families produced at Arlington Automotive. This includes Prototype, Pre-launch and Production Control Plans consistent with the requirements set forth in the AIAG Advanced Product Quality Planning Reference Manual. 
  • Support the ongoing development and refinement of the Quality, Environmental and H&S system, including activities related to internal audits and quality system core teams. 
  • Make use of and also encourage the use of industry leading techniques for continuous improvement such as Six Sigma, Error Proofing and Measurement System Analysis. 
  • Participate in the development and refinement of design and process FMEAs (failure mode and effects analysis). 
  • Respond to all customer quality concerns ensuring they are investigated and responded to in a timely manner, while maintaining adequate communication takes place to foster good customer relations and putting in place required improvements and monitoring to ensure problem resolution and improve customer satisfaction. 
  • Carry out internal audits and conduct activities to ensure compliance to TS16949, ISO9001, ISO14001 and OHSAS18001. 
  • To control all measuring equipment on site and perform calibrations to the prescribed schedule to ensure the measuring equipment is functioning as it should be. 
  • To ensure ‘1st off’ checks and finished goods audits take place to ensure product quality meets specified requirements by liaising with Team Leaders and Production Staff. 
  • To ensure controlled quality documentation/drawings are developed current and relevant while ensuring the correct versions are available within the site and to ensure obsolete documentation drawings are withdrawn and archived/destroyed as appropriate. 
  • Oversee all quality activities such as laboratory product analysis, customer PPAPs, receiving inspection, product inspection and measurement analysis. 
  • Understand and implement any other customer specific quality standards. 
     

Key Business Priorities for Role (inc KPI and Targets)

 

  • Measurement of Internal rejects (PPM)
  • Measured on rejects per customer (PPM)
  • Measure COPQ
  • Achievement and maintenance of Industry standards required by the Company such as ISO9001 and IATF16949
  • Other targets to be confirmed by Head of Quality

Company

What makes working at Evtec Automotive different from other businesses?

Evtec is always looking for new talent, and what makes it different from other businesses is its unique recruitment practices. Unlike most companies which rely on traditional recruitment strategies, Evtec looks beyond what a person can't do and focuses instead on what they can do.

30% of Evtec’s workforce consists of people with disabilities, proving that what’s important at Evtec is what someone can bring to the table, not what they can’t.

In addition to this, Evtec also works with local schools and colleges to provide young people with valuable work experience. This shows just how committed the company is to unlocking potential and diversifying the workforce.

 

 

Work Experience Programmes – what initiatives are we doing to invest in the next generation of talent?

Evtec has implemented a range of initiatives designed to invest in the next generation of talent. One such initiative is the Evtec Internship Programme, which provides young people with real-world work experience and training opportunities.

The programme offers young people placements each year giving participants the chance to gain invaluable knowledge and experience.

Evtec’s Internship Programme provides a real insight into the automotive component manufacturing sector. Interns take part in real projects within the company, giving them first-hand experience of the corporate environment and allowing them to develop important skills.

 

What makes Evtec a great place to work?

At Evtec, we understand the importance of a supportive corporate culture. We foster an environment of respect, collaboration and inclusivity, where everyone is encouraged to share their ideas and opinions. We also value diversity, and actively promote the inclusion of people from all backgrounds.

We’ve developed an ethos of continuous learning, providing our workforce with access to a variety of training programmes and workshops. This helps ensure that our employees are able to stay up-to-date with the latest developments in their field and continuously develop their skills.

In addition to this, we also understand the importance of work-life balance, offering great working hours, a relaxed break in our canteen and an early Friday finish.  This allows our employees to manage their own schedules and maintain a healthy balance between their work and personal lives.

For all of these reasons, Evtec is the ideal place to take your career to the next level.

 

 

What can you expect from joining our team at Evtec?

When you join our team at Evtec, you’ll be entering an environment of collaboration and respect. You can expect to have access to a range of training opportunities and great working hours, enabling you to continuously develop your skills. Most importantly, you’ll be part of an organisation that values diversity and inclusion, and is committed to unlocking potential and diversifying the workforce.

If you’re looking to take your career to the next level, Evtec is the ideal place for you. We look forward to welcoming you onboard!

 

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