Lead Quality Engineer

Swindon

PAYE - (would consider LTD contractors)

Part time - 22.5 hours

12 months

To lead the implementation, certification and on-going effectiveness of an IATF16949:2016 compliant quality system across the Fuel Cells business, building on the existing ISO9001:2015 system to meet the requirements of the business and its automotive customers.

Leading implementation activities against the businesses gap analysis against IATF16949 and follow up of action plans to achieve compliance with the requirement of IATF16949, to achieve successful certification (existing and expansion activities).
Responsible for reporting to the Leadership Team on progress with the project, including risks and issues.
Provide direction and support to the Senior Quality Engineer who will be supporting the implementation plan.
Responsible for ensuring there is effective communication of the standards and the requirements through training and delivery of advice across the business, that enables delivery of the workstream.
Support functions throughout the business to understand and achieve compliance with requirements of IATF16949.
Support implementation of key business processes (e.g. New Product Introduction, Management of Change), in liaison with the relevant workstream leaders, to ensure these processes comply with IATF16949 requirements and effective use of Quality tools (APQP, FMEA, PPAP, SPC, MSA, etc.).
Manage the on-going audit schedule to monitor compliance to IATF16949 and drive improvement.
Lead the development the Quality Management system to ensure the business is successful during OEM customer led VDA audits (other standards where applicable).

skills required

Experience in IATF16949 system implementation and maintenance

Qualified IATF16949 Lead Auditor, with experience of managing and executing audit schedules

Experience of quality management tools and their application (APQP / FMEA / PPAP / SPC / MSA)

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