East London: Quality Engineer posted by Staff Solutions

• Implement the Quality Management principles, standards and ensure these are continuously improved.
• Support Trade Partners in fulfilling the agreed Quality Agreement based on business allocation
• Plan and improve the Quality Management system internally to ensure consistent stable products and processes.
• Implement and manage effective quality processes according to customer requirements at trade partners.
• Implement procedures and processes which guarantee effective work methods, working to achieve best results within the complete supply chain from Suppliers, Service providers and final on time deliveries at expected quality level to the customers.
• Ensure quality standards are based on the company Integrated Management System.
• Actively participate and support in improving the operational activities, Kaizen principles & Cost reduction, Supply Chain Improvements, CIP and effective problem-solving using quality core tools, 5S activities to ensure operating targets are implemented and achieved.
• Manages the product quality planning & processes according to customer’s schedules and Project launch activities.
• Schedule and perform annual process audits according to product life cycle during product launches and series supply.
• Support Customer audits, product approvals and customer satisfaction.
• Maintaining customer portals (e.g 8D’s, Score cards, certification maintenance, regulatory testing / requalification on part and process)
• Support actively the process to maintain company Quality Certification

Job Requirements: 

• National Diploma in Industrial Engineering or equivalent (Quality Management)
• Qualified VDA 6.3 process auditor (licenced)
• Minimum of 4 years in the Automotive Industry as a 1st tier supplier to OEM
• Management of IMDS
• Working experience with Quality Management systems and IATF 16949
• Working experience in plastic injection moulding
• Excellent Computer knowledge and experience especially Microsoft Excel
• Good communication skills verbally and in writing