SPQ Launch Engineer

1 month ago


Liverpool, United Kingdom Formel D Group Full time

SPQ Launch Engineer

  • Department: Vehicle Manufacturing
  • Location: Halewood Onsite Fulltime
  • Contract type:12 Months Contract (Inside/Outside IR35 options) (Subject to extension)
  • Travel Requirements during prototype build phases, UK based with some occasional UK-based supplier visits.

PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP


About us: Formel D is the global service provider for the industry. We develop market-leading concepts, as well as individual and scalable solutions throughout the entire value chain of the production process, from the design phase, industrialization, production and after-sales. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Cologne (Germany).

We currently have a team of several thousand people located in 45 nations, and more than 80 locations in 19 countries, working daily at the core of the industry. Our drive is passion, team spirit and professionalism in everything we do, and our success is based on the satisfaction of our customers, which makes us stand out as a premium supplier within the sector.


We are looking for an experienced SPQ Launch Engineer to work with one of our prestigious vehicle manufacturers. The position is critical and will be in the electrified transformation team supporting the launch of an exciting line of BEV architectures.

For you to be successful in this position you will be responsible for the below, but not limited to:


Responsibilities:

  • Working apart of the launch support team
  • Responsible for mitigating supplier related quality issues during launch phases of new vehicles and model year changes.
  • Working closely with supplier partners to ensure quality concerns are contained and resolved robustly in a tight timeframe.
  • Maintaining a consistent problem solving methodology including level 0, 8D and DMAIC is critical.
  • Utilising agile working practices, you will work cross-functionally with our manufacturing and engineering teams, in addition to supplier partners to provide technical problem solving support and solutions to complex problems.
  • This will involve working in a “scrum” environment, demanding an engineer who is confident to lead ambiguous and multi-root causal projects.
  • Lead / support robust closure of all supplier quality related issues for all new model related programmes.
  • Working closely with the SPQ team to ensure containment actions are in place within 24hrs and to achieve 8D problem solving resolution to D5 within 30 days, with full closure to D8 within 60days (in line with the company operating procedure).
  • Work closely with our supply partners to create and deliver robust proactive plans to drive zero incremental audit score for new model vehicles.
  • Assess & implement escalation for suppliers which have recorded significant / repeat quality issues during pre-build activities within plant.
  • Act as an integral squad member within the scrum to lead or proactively support cross-functional problem solving focusing on the supplier influence.
  • Develop productive relationships with internal stakeholder and suppliers representatives to drive robust problem resolution and ensure all escalated supplier manufacturing process related issues are resolved in a timely manner.
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders to maximise supplier technical assistance influence and ensure alignment with purchasing processes and policy.


Requirements:

  • Engineering degree or qualifications
  • Previous proven experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment
  • Previous Experience working in the Automotive Manufacturing industry
  • Previous proven experience of vehicle product launch
  • Strong knowledge of 8D specifically
  • Experience with PPAP & sourcing processes
  • An understanding of key automotive tools and techniques to include APQP, PPAP, 8D, Practical Problem Solving, Lean Manufacturing principles and Six Sigma.
  • Understanding of automotive quality processes procedure
  • Excellent stakeholder management and relationship management skills and experience
  • Ability to manage stakeholders effectively in areas of contention
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to converse at all levels of the organisation and with external suppliers/customers.
  • Experienced problem solver and strong advocate of lean manufacturing
  • Scrum master / experience as a squad member
  • 6-Sigma certified (Green Belt)
  • A determined individual, highly driven, committed and results-orientated who works with pace, energy and confidence
  • An individual who is resilient, energetic and enthusiastic, responds constructively to new ideas and input in a changing business environment.
  • An individual who is able to challenge existing thinking in a positive way whilst building credibility and trust through experience and personal style.
  • A sophisticated communicator who is able to communicate directly, clearly and openly.
  • Proven track record in delivering results on complex issues in pressurised environment
  • An individual who is comfortable challenging all stakeholders with strong influencing and engagement skills
  • Must have Hi-Vis and safety footwear
  • Clean UK/ or equivalent Driving Licence
  • RTW in the UK without any requirements

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