Quality Engineer in Peterlee - MTrec Recruitment

MTrec’s new career opportunity

Our client are specialists in their industry sector, they are now looking to recruit a Quality Engineer on a permanent basis.

The Job you’ll do

• Performs system and process audits internally and for local suppliers.
• Defines product quality specifications and requirements and qualifies and approves potential suppliers.
• Defines quality planning of products and conducts inspection and approval.
• Performs analyses, tests and evaluations of raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods.
• Ensures the accuracy and reliability of all testing.
• Completes reporting and documentation of tests and inspections.
• Develops new quality test methods.
• Assists plant management in tracking process performance.
• Maintains and improves laboratory standards.
• May lead a team of QC operators.
• Follow quality control objectives as per Automotive Quality Standards.
• All relevant procedures must be followed to ensure Customer Satisfaction and achievement of plant objectives.

About You

• Must have a quality or technical qualification or equivalent.
• Will ideally have 3 years’ previous experience in a similar role.
• Must have knowledge of automotive industry norms such as ISO9001 & IATF16949 rules.
• Must have knowledge of the following quality standards/methods: FMEA, 8D and PPAP.
• Will ideally have knowledge of audit management VDA 6.3 rules.
• Must have excellent English language skills and be computer literate.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work within an International team and Global organisation.
• Able to work under own initiative and as part of a team.
• Reliable and flexible in their approach to everyday work requirements.
• An ambitious self-starter with a positive attitude and be naturally inquisitive.
• Have an analytical approach to their daily work.

The Rewards and the Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• 26 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Pension scheme.
• Free on-site parking.
• Career development opportunities.
• Death in service benefit.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• A supportive and friendly team culture.