Quality engineer

Quality Engineer Job ID: 32532 37.5-hour week Monday to Friday (Flexitime, Core Hours 9am-4pm Mon to Thu 9am-12:30pm Fri) GBP40,000 - GBP45,000 per annum Redditch Our client is a leading tier 1 manufacturer within the automotive sector (and others) supplying to customers globally. Due to incoming company projects and growth they are now in the need for a permanent Quality Engineer to join the team. Ideal candidate background * 3 years professional experience in a Quality Engineer position * Knowledge of ISO management systems * Experience of being a QE in a manufacturing environment * Use of SAP Quality Management * Problem solving using 8D (or other tools) * Auditing experience (System, product, process) * Strong analytical skills * Ability to understand engineering drawings. * Excellent written and oral communication skills * Pragmatic approach to problem solving. Main Duties * Inspection of product to company and customer specifications. * Planning and conducting Internal Audits of plant processes and working practices to ensure compliance and the resolution of non-conformances. * Attend daily SQDIP meetings, investigate, resolve report shop floor quality issues. * Using Quality Tools for the Analysis of defects in materials and products and recommends corrective measures to maintain quality standards. Maintains and continually improves the quality of the product, monitor report quality KPI rsquo;s. * Drives corrective and preventative actions including process and product design improvements for procedural, product or product deficiencies through the analysis of data. * Playing an active role in quality improvement programs to improve the product and processes, by using and promoting lean thinking and processes to continuously improve. * Process Customer complaints warranty issues. * Ensure that the quality assurance measures prescribed within the company procedures are adhered to at any stage of manufacture. Benefits/Other * 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays (Option to purchase 5 days after probation period) * 12% Pension (5% employee 7% Employer Pension Contribution) * Enhanced Maternity Paternity Policies * Health Medial Cash Plan Cover * 10% of salary in shares after 1 year of employment (provided by the employer) * Cycle scheme * Onsite parking