THE JOB TITLE: Senior Quality Engineer

THE PRODUCT: Automotive Components (Pneumatics)

THE SALARY PACKAGE: c£50,000 Basic + Benefits

THE LOCATION: West Manchester

THE COMPANY:

As an organisation, this company both manufactures (and remanufactures) a range of automotive components that is sold to both OE and Aftermarket industries. As a business that is experiencing growth (even during these uncertain times) they are now looking for an individual to take responsibility for the quality engineering department.

THE ROLE OF A SENIOR QUALITY ENGINEER:

Working as the senior quality engineer within this business your role will be diverse and multi-faceted. Responsibilities will include:

• Understanding products at component level.
• Test and identify problems in the engineering process and rectify / make improvements
• Full quality control process implementation along with detailed guidelines on standards
• Grading suppliers based on their component quality (through your own test procedures)
• Spearhead engineering department, with direct management responsibility of the small engineering and technical team.
• Work with the warranty department and product development to advise through the trends & issues that arise.
• Ensure batch testing targets are met
• Implement test procedures and ensure their parity to deliver honest results
• Have a genuine involvement in the new ERP system that is being implemented
• Report findings and advice to directors and stake holders
• Get involved with queries that are directed to the engineering department
• Work with production and perform regular tests to identify potential malfunctions as early as possible

EXPERIENCE IDEALLY REQUIRED FOR A SENIOR QUALITY ENGINEER:

As an individual you will ideally be:

• Qualified in engineering
• Previous experience within a quality engineering environment
• Have a good working knowledge of mechanical and pneumatic concepts
• Comfortable managing a small team of engineers and technicians
• Able to convey engineering messages to stake holders and customers (who visit on site) when necessary
• Six Sigma / Lean processes would be an advantage

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THE CONSULTANT RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS VACANCY IS: DAVID JOBIN

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