Overview: Working alongside our client, a leading 1st tier automotive supplier & manufacturer, we are looking for an experienced Quality Engineer to join their team. Remit: * As a Quality Engineer you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and integrity of the companies products from initial stages of design throughout production. * Maintaining adherence to indsutry standards you will work closely with cross-functional teams and customers to maintain high-quality engineering practices. * This position will suit an experienced Quality Engineer with a background in automotive manufacturing and prior knowledge of the JLR PPAP process () Role: * To work on and act as quality representative for NPI programmes * Actively participate in customer project review meetings, providing updates and addressing any quality concerns. * Prepare and submit necessary PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) documentation, including PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and Control Plans to meet customer requirements. * Verify the dimensions and quality of trial samples to ensure they meet product specifications and standards. * Assist in the submission process for build samples, ensuring compliance with customer requirements and quality standards. * Conduct IMDS (International Material Data System) submissions to ensure material compliance with customer and regulatory standards. * Lead discussions for customer AAR (After Action Review) approval to ensure product quality and compliance. Experience Requirements: * Apprentice trained with HND/Bachelors Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering or related discipline * Appropriate automotive 1st tier experience * Knowledge of JLR PPAP arrival process would be preferable * Strong knowledge of PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and IMDS. * Experience leading customer AAR approval discussions is beneficial * Experience with relevant industry standards (ISO9001 & IATF16949) * A good level of GD&T * Understanding of customer drawings * Ability to interpret data accurately * Excellent communication skills * Good working knowledge of Plastic injection moulding and paint processes Key Words: “Quality Engineer”, “Senior Quality Engineer”, “Quality Manager”, “NPI Quality Engineer”, “Customer Quality Engineer”, “Senior Quality Technician”, “SQA”, “Quality Assurance”, “Assembly”, “Paint”, “injection moulding”, “IATF16949”, “ISO9001”, “JLR” FOOTER Due to the sheer volume of applications we receive we will only contact successful applications that meet the requirements of our client job brief. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days, please deem your application as unsuccessful. For all UK job positions work seekers must be eligible to work and live in the UK Sierra 57 Consult – Technical Engineering & Manufacturing Recruitment Specialist – Plastics, Packaging & Precision Engineering “Sierra 57 Consult Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. In compliance with the new regulations (April 2004) in place under the Employment Agencies Act, Sierra 57 Consult will require proof of identification. A current copy of a passport, driving license, ID card or NI card will be required as part of the registration process. Email copies are acceptable”. Sierra 57 Consult has been designed to project manage the mechanics of all aspects concerning the recruitment processes, implementing a simple and succinct method for targeting and introducing bona fide and skilled candidates to reputable clients and potential employers. If this advertised position does not interest you, please consider our other opportunities by sending your updated CV outlining your achievements and your personal requisites, i.e. salary, location, job roles. Please just Google “Sierra 57” & register with us