At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive quality processes and ensure compliance with industry standards in a collaborative team.
- Company: Join ZF Lemforder, a leader in automotive supply chain quality management.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £50k, pension, health cash plan, and life assurance.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities for professional growth and travel.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on product quality and work with cutting-edge automotive technologies.
- Qualifications: HND in Engineering or equivalent experience; knowledge of quality management systems required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 50000 £ per year.
You will join the Quality Management team, a collaborative group of 13 colleagues with strong product and process expertise, supporting high quality new product introductions. The team works closely with cross-functional partners including Quality, Engineering, Projects, R&D, Materials & Logistics, Human Resources, the Head of Plant, Purchasing, IT, and HS&E, while also maintaining regular interaction with customer and supplier representatives.
Day-to-day activities involve close alignment with the Head of Quality, including daily reviews of project status to identify and address potential roadblocks, as well as responsibilities in internal audits and documentation control.
The purpose of this position is to drive Quality Processes implementation, maintenance, effectiveness, and efficiency, while ensuring compliance with ISO, IATF, VDA standards and customer-specific requirements (CSRs), as well as strengthening risk control and mitigation across all relevant operations.
What you can look forward to as Quality Engineer - QMS:
- Lead the Management Review process according to ISO 9001/IATF 16949 standard
- Drive compliance with quality management systems standards (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, VDA, etc.) and customer specific requirements and lead compliance with customer quality certifications (e.g.: JLR MSA, Ford MSA, BMW Requalification of product and processes, etc.)
- Lead 3rd Party Certification of quality management system standards (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, VDA, etc.)
- Work as liaison with other support processes
- Lead External and Internal quality management system and process audit management (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, VDA, LPA, etc.) and customer specific requirements
- Responsible for document control of quality management system document/processes
- Lead internal Audit process & Drive closure of non-conformities raised
Your profile as Quality Engineer - QMS:
- Minimum HND in an Engineering discipline, or equivalent experience in Tier 1 Automotive supply chain; 1st & 2nd Party Auditor certification beneficial
- Deep understanding of Operations and Quality including deep knowledge and understanding of quality management system standards (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, VDA, etc.) and customer specific requirements
- Understanding and application of Quality Tools and Techniques (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC) as well as deep understanding of problem-solving Techniques (8D/PPS/DMAIC)
- Structured, organised and self-motivated team player
- Computer literacy: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Minitab, IQ-RM; SAP Knowledge (QM module)
- Willingness to travel on company business for short periods as necessary
- Ability to deal with difficult situations and resolve conflict quickly.
Compensation up to 50k, depending on experience and qualification. Pension System, 2x Life Assurance cover, Health Cashplan.
Be part of our ZF team as Quality Engineer - QMS and apply now!
Supplier Quality Management Engineer in Wednesbury employer: ZF Friedrichshafen
ZF Lemforder UK Limited is an exceptional employer located in Darlaston, offering a dynamic work environment where collaboration and innovation thrive. As part of the Quality Management team, you will benefit from a strong culture of support and professional development, with opportunities to lead critical quality processes and engage with cross-functional teams. The company provides competitive compensation, a robust pension system, and health cash plans, ensuring that employees are well taken care of while contributing to high-quality product introductions.
