Graduate Engineer / Quality Engineer in Sunderland

Our client are market leaders in their industry sector, they are looking to recruit a Quality Engineer on a permanent basis.

The job you'll do:

• Primarily located in the client's Sunderland site, this role will involve supporting all New Model Quality Assurance activities across the site.
• You will be responsible for the development of parts & processes, creation of QA documentation and maintenance of associated QA systems to satisfy all APQP and client NPL requirements.
• This role will cover all aspects of Interiors assembly and component part manufacture.
• The person that is recruited for this role will make a significant contribution towards the improved performance of these products.
• This will involve working closely with NMUK, major suppliers & client project team members within the Interiors organisation.
• Manage QA responsibilities of New Model Launches.
• Provide a key customer liaison to communicate part development countermeasures (PDR) in agreed timescales.
• Support part development, through all aspects of the trial build process.
• Represent the QA department within new model project teams, working closely with other client functions, external toolmakers, Tier 2 suppliers and Customers.
• Ensure APQP/IATF16949 documentation and standards are maintained throughout the new model process.
• Co-ordinate new model metrology responsibilities, to ensure all inspection standard and key feature requirements are completed in line with APQP/Project Milestone expectations.
• Clear interpretation of requirements relating to technical drawing and standards.
• Support of continuous improvement activities such as kaizen and process audits.
• Coordinate the submission of supplied part APQP and part approval.
• Support the new launch related activities, such as SOP ramp up quality planning, Gate review Management, Quality Functional Reviews, etc.
• Support Quick Response Quality Circle activities in relation to internal and Customer quality issues.

About You:

• Ideally qualified to minimum of HNC level in an appropriate discipline or equivalent level of experience.
• English fluent, additional language is preferred.
• Ideally hold experience within a similar role, gained in a fast moving, automotive manufacturing environment.
• Self-motivated, proactive thinker and possess excellent communication, teamwork and organisational skills.
• Excellent understanding of all aspects of APQP management and the IATF systems and processes that support this.
• 5 years high volume manufacturing experience, preferably including Interior parts and associated assembly.
• Good IT Skills (Microsoft Applications).
• Excellent understanding of metrology, including CMM, gauge development and implementation in a production environment.
• Process auditing experience, ideally including an IATF/ISO auditor qualification.

The Rewards and the benefits:

• Superb benefits package, please ask for more details.