At a Glance
- Tasks: Promote safety, conduct audits, and drive quality improvements in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join Alkegen, a leader in specialty materials for a greener future.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and the chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with opportunities to work on cutting-edge technologies.
- Why this job: Be part of innovative projects that contribute to sustainability and human health.
- Qualifications: Experience in quality management systems and strong problem-solving skills required.
The predicted salary is between 33075 - 40425 Β£ per year.
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
Alkegen is a specialty materials leader serving mission-critical systems that the world is focused on for the future, including: battery technologies, electric vehicles, filtration media, and specialty insulation materials that enable customers to reduce fossil fuel consumption, save energy, and live greener.
We help people breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.
Our experience speaks for itself.
We are a vertically integrated manufacturer with the global reach and talent to solve your most demanding applications.
With 60 manufacturing facilities and 9,000+ highly skilled employees located around the world, we can solve any challenge.
Dedicated to sustainability and human health, we are uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.
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Quality Engineer in Holywell employer: Unifrax Emisssion Control Europe LTD
Unifrax Emission Control Europe LTD is an exceptional employer located in Holywell, offering a dynamic work environment that prioritises safety and compliance. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide comprehensive training and development opportunities, ensuring our team members thrive in their roles. Join us to be part of a collaborative culture where your contributions are valued and rewarded.
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Unifrax Emisssion Control Europe LTD Recruitment Team