Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Our client, an innovative company at the cutting edge of electric propulsion technology, requires a talented Manufacturing Quality Engineer to lead APQP activities on an urgent project.

This is a contract role outside IR35.

Responsibilities:

·Evaluating manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, testing, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators

·Supporting manufacturing demand by relieving bottlenecks and problem-solving production constraints; attending breakdowns and reacting efficiently to escalation from manufacturing teams

·Developing manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors

·Improve manufacturing efficiency by analysing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout

·Conduct FAI (First Article Inspection) reports and customer-specific documentation (e.g. PPAP, APQP).

·Provide manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labour, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements

·Prepare product and process reports by collecting, analysing, and summarizing information and trends

Requirements:

• A degree in an Engineering discipline or equivalent
• Experience working within an automotive or aerospace Tier 1 in a manufacturing environment
• Good understanding of continuous improvement methods and lean techniques
• Familiar with process techniques and documentation such as FMEAs, process flows, work instructions, control plans etc.
• Hands-on experience with bespoke equipment, tooling, and automation
• Good understanding of design for assembly and manufacturing constraints for high-volume manufacture
• Confident with both internal and external customers and suppliers, able to detail requirements and understand issues