Quality Engineer

Due to the continued growth and success of YASA, we are looking for a Quality Engineer to join the team to ensure the achievement of target efficiency and yields whilst ensuring continuous improvement. This will include the management of customer concerns, participation in APQP activities both internally and externally with customers and suppliers and leading problem resolution. Key responsibilities will include: * Supporting the implementation and maintenance of quality systems and procedures to ensure compliance with ISO 9001, IATF16949 and any customer-specific requirements * Supporting, identifying and implementing specific focussed 'Quality Improvement Programmes' to deliver year-on-year quality improvements, utilising relevant tools and techniques with a zero-defect mindset * Drive for PPAP completion and sign off * Developing control plans for all levels of the project * Regularly audit production processes and work instruction, highlight non-conformances and drive rectification activities * Supporting APQP activities * Supporting all New Project Introduction and continuous improvement activities striving towards zero defect and a flawless launch, including (but not limited to) DFMA, dimensional strategy and drawing reviews, feasibility studies, DFMEA/PFMEA reviews, process flow generation, DVP planning, build phase support, lessons learnt, etc. * Leading investigation of quality issues to identify root cause and complete appropriate corrective action paperwork and ensure issues are addressed and resolved * Involvement in change management and design for assembly/manufacture * Taking part in customer/supplier visits and audits as required * Analysis and reporting of customer returns/rejections in line with internal KPIs and customer expectations. Skills and experience required: * Minimum HNC/Degree in Engineering discipline (or equivalent) * Experience in a manufacturing quality or supply chain quality environment, preferably in high volume manufacturing * Experience of quality improvement programmes, Pareto, PFMEA or similar * Knowledge of APQP tools and techniques (including FMEA and Control Plans) * Experience with internal and external audits * Knowledge of statistical analysis, process capability and problem resolution tools (8D, 5 Why, 6 Sigma etc.) and techniques * A team player with the ability to work on own initiative * A positive "can-do" attitude * Strong written and verbal communication skills * A flexible approach to work * Ability to work at pace in a multi-project environment * Full UK driver's license Please apply now for immediate consideration. Strictly no recruitment agencies.