About this role
Job Requirements
Responsibilities
• Promote a proactive safety culture by identifying hazards and supporting resolution of safety concerns • Participate in site safety activities, including risk assessments, to ensure safe working practices • Maintain and improve QMS documentation to reflect changing requirements as needed (procedures, work instructions, PFMEAs, control plans) • Support compliance with IATF 16949 standards and Customer Specific Requirements (CSRs) to ensure continued adherence. • Conduct internal audits in line with the audit schedule from initial planning through to close out, guaranteeing robust business processes that meet industry standards • Lead and support structured problem-solving activities (8D, PPS, Kaizen, A3) delivering reports in a timely manner • Contribute to CAPA activities, ensuring effective root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions • Monitor and analyse key quality metrics (e.g., PPM, customer complaints, cost of poor quality, yield loss) and drive improvements • Manage non-conforming material from containment and investigation through to final disposition • Lead and support development and maintenance of core quality tools (APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA) • Support relevant APQP activities and ensure timely, compliant PPAP submissions • Work with suppliers to resolve quality issues and improve performance • Support customer audits, visits, and external assessments • Collaborate effectively with internal departments, customers, and suppliers
Qualifications / Experience
• Experience working within a certified Quality Management System (IATF 16949 and/or ISO 9001) (required) • Experience in the automotive or similar manufacturing environment (3+ years preferred) (required) • Working knowledge of automotive core tools (APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA) (required) • Experience of structured problem-solving (8D, PPS, Kaizen, A3) (required) • Audit experience (internal and/or external standards such as IATF 16949 / ISO 9001) (required) • Supplier and/or customer quality experience (required) • Ability to interpret technical drawings, standards, and specifications (required) • Strong IT skills (e.g., Microsoft Office; exposure to Minitab, SAP or similar systems beneficial) (required) • Degree, HND, or equivalent in an engineering discipline (Desirable) • Experience in the automotive or similar manufacturing environment (3+ years preferred) (Desirable) • Lean / Six Sigma training or experience (Desirable) • VDA knowledge (Desirable)
Key Behaviours & Competencies
• Strong communication and collaboration skills • Analytical mindset with good data interpretation capability • Effective organisational and planning skills • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment • Confident in presenting to internal and external stakeholders • Proactive and solution-focused approach to problem-solving • Resilient and able to work under pressure • Team-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset