Quality Engineer

DescriptionThe Quality Engineer role is responsible for all the quality activities within the production process at GMA. This covers the activities from concepting and R&D to ensure a smooth transition into manufacturing, all the way through the development pre-production and production builds.
Key Responsibilities· Continually improve the production process and reduce waste, identify, and lead issues to resolution, and be able to complete vehicle level evaluation and complete final vehicle sign off.

· Capture quality concerns in the prototype & production build processes and facilitate root cause analysis & corrective actions and perform verification of corrective actions.

· Manage temporary containment in the GMA assembly process including approval of component rework and process deviation.

· Manage Non-Conforming, Scrap & reject-return processes.

· Facilitate the resolution of production and development issues, using appropriate tools (8D/4D/5Y) including leading root cause analysis and corrective actions and perform verification of corrective and preventative actions.

· Ownership for metrology to support investigations.

· Support DFMEA & PFMEA’s with key focus on identification of critical and significant characteristics to ensure that they are captured in the design documentation and active controls plans are in place in the supply change and internal manufacturing processes.

· Support the development and implementation of the GMA measurement and inspection strategy. Work with the design engineering and SQE’s to ensure drawings are suitably dimensioned to reflect the needs of the control plans.

· Support the Production and Development teams in the continual evolution of the process flows, work instructions and control plans. Ensure the process effectiveness is monitored and continually improved.

· Support the Senior Quality Engineer in completion of production and pre-production vehicles meet the Type Approval and Conformity of Production standards.

· Act as a leader for continual improvement using Lean Thinking, Six-Sigma, Poka-Yoke (Error Proofing), Measurement System Analysis etc.

· Report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in order to adhere to process and prevent occurrence of any non-conformity relating to product, process or system.

Skills, Knowledge and ExpertiseEssential

· Ideally degree qualified in a numerical discipline or equivalent qualification or experience.

· Fundamental understanding of engineering design, manufacturing and assembly process.

· Must be able to demonstrate experience of leading Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) in a complex engineering environment.

· Experience of acting independently as the product quality role in a product technology or engineering business with high cosmetic and perceived quality standards.

· Experience of using various problem-solving tools and techniques, including 8D and 5Y.

· Understanding of measurement and inspection methods and techniques, specific Metrology or other technical measurement experience would be highly valued.

· Must have a fundamental understanding of manufacturing processes, their strengths and limitations.

· Experience of developing process flows, work instructions and controls plane and demonstrate ability to continually improve and evolve these processes.

· Must be able to demonstrate you have used metrics to drive product or system improvements and would be expected to be confident at using and developing Excel and or data bases develop the metrics.

· Fundamental understanding of approach to perceived quality. Experience of product benchmarking, target setting, and incorporation of measurement techniques would be highly valued.

· Must have Full UK driving license.

· Organised, persuasive, resourceful, flexible, ambitious, self-directing, passion for delivering objectives, comfortable challenging existing processes.

· Clear and effective communication skills with internal and external clients

· Must be a team player.

Desirable

· Highly competent in reviewing engineering drawings, with a fundamental understanding of GD&T and have an aware of the technology availability and suitability to measure complex mechanical design. Experience of Catia V5.

· Developed processes within an recognised Quality management system, ISO9001 or equivalent, being qualified and experienced as an internal or external auditor.

· Understanding of Lean Six Sigma approach is highly valued and being trained to Green belt.

· Application and development of Lean Thinking in a complex engineering environment.
BenefitsAs well as the opportunity to work with a fantastic team, the position comes with:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Private Medical Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Holiday Loyalty Bonus Scheme
• Enhanced Personal Pension Plan
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Recruitment Referral Incentive Scheme
• Parking Onsite

Gordon Murray Group is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, race, marital status, genetic information or parental status. We strive to promote a workplace that celebrates diversity and encourages individuals to express their opinions and beliefs.

Please do not hesitate to get in touch should you require any reasonable adjustments to assist with your application.

All applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK.

Gordon Murray Automotive is a UK-based global luxury brand dedicated to creating and manufacturing the world’s greatest driving cars. These ultra-exclusive cars are engineered and designed without compromise to provide unrivalled driving experiences and driver-centric connection.

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