Automotive & Transport

Quality Engineer Location: Telford, Shropshire Salary Circa £35k Shifts: Yes A local manufacturer is now looking for an experienced Assembly Quality Engineer to join their team. Quality Engineer - Key Accountabilities Create detailed plans to meet business plan and department objectives. Monitor and report progress and ensure problems are identified and resolved without impacting on the target. Analyse daily vendor performance data and proactively lead supplier improvement activities to reduce batch rejection and vendor return value in line with business plan or departmental targets. Manage, develop & control measurement systems within the department. Assist in the development of business processes. Assist in the testing of components. Undertake investigation of quality problems (product, system, process etc.), utilising appropriate department staff, support departments and problem-solving techniques. Ensure that all quality issues and risk to production are effectively communicated to the Quality Manager Production Departments daily. To assist the NPI team to bring about the RFT manufacture of new products to the factory. Supervising of staff within the area of Quality. Capture and report effectively on department KPI performance. Develop and implement all necessary 3-set documents to ensure the effective monitoring of quality standards. Assist in the development and maintenance of quality standards. Liaise with customers, suppliers, manufacturing, and subcontractors on all quality issues. This may require UK and some European travel. Conduct onsite process audits and support internal and external audits. Product and process support for all internal processes. Implementation and follow-up of containment activities. Daily problem resolution (Internal and External). 8D report writing and validation. FMEA and control plan support. To ensure that all Quality, Environment, and Health and Safety legislation are adhered to. To ensure all department procedures are adhered to. To maintain a high standard of housekeeping and cleanliness in the department. Consistently identify opportunities for improvement within the department and record all improvements. Quality Engineer - Qualifications Qualified to HND/HNC Mechanical Engineering level or equivalent. Has worked previously in a Quality department Supervisory experience Recognised qualification in Quality or associated subject ISO9001 Auditor Experience Be familiar with quality assurance principles and practices (e.g. SPC, FMEA, Poke Yoke, MSA, Control Plans, Process Auditing, problem solving techniques, etc.) Excellent understanding of engineering drawings and GDT principles Preferably has knowledge of heat treatment and hardness testing. Quality Engineer -Benefits: Opportunity to have two bonuses per year, subject to an appraisal and the performance of the Company. Holiday - 31 days (8 bank holidays, plus 23 annual days). This will rise to an extra 2 annual days holiday after 3 complete holiday years of service and a further one day after 5 complete holiday years of service). Pension Scheme Life Assurance - 4 x annual salary Car parking Cash Healthcare Plan Subsidized canteen on site For more information please call Paul Gorton on 0161 976 3540. LEAN Engineering Recruitment Ltd are acting as a 3rd party on behalf of our client. All applications will be held on our database for current and future positions. We will endeavour to get back to all applicants but if you have not heard from LER within 10 working days then your application has been unsuccessful but please feel free to contact us for an update.

Quality Technician Location: Leicester Salary: Circa £23k - £28k Are you a Quality Technician looking to work for a progressive medical devices company? Do you want a position where you will be developed and guided into a management position in the next few years? Are you passionate about product quality and have a keen eye for details? Then this is the job for you! Quality Technician – Job Role: To coordinate and perform product inspection and testing. To implement and maintain calibration systems and processes in accordance with the objectives of the organization. To be support for manufacturing activities To implement, maintain and improve Quality Management Systems and processes in accordance with the objectives of the organization. Investigates opportunities for improvements and implement improvements in line with the organisations objectives. Conduct Internal Audits and External Audits as required Represent the quality team on projects to ensure compliance with QMS’s. To support customers and regulators with any quality related issues. Quality Technician – Person Requirements: The ideal candidate MUST come from the Manufacturing Industry as a Quality Technician. You will also have the following skills, qualifications or experience: Hold a recognised engineering qualification such as HNC, HND or BEng Have strong IT Skills Strong attention to detail Good observational skills Willing to learn The role will suit someone from the Medical Devices Industry, Food Manufacturing or Pharmaceutical industry although other manufacturing industries will be considered. For more information please call Paul Gorton on 0161 976 3540. LEAN Engineering Recruitment Ltd are acting as a 3rd party on behalf of our client. All applications will be held on our database for current and future positions. We will endeavour to get back to all applicants but if you have not heard from LER within 10 working days then your application has been unsuccessful but please feel free to contact us for an update.

Quality Manager Location: Irvine, Scotland Salary: Circa £40k Quality Manager (Medical Devices) A medical devices manufacturing company are looking to recruit a Quality Manager to join their business at a time of exciting growth for the company. Quality Manager - The Position: Within the position you will be responsible for the maintenance and implementation of the QMS and ISO13485 certification while guiding both business units to compliance with the MDR, along with the creation and measurement of key business quality metrics. Quality Manager - Requirements: We are looking for somebody with the following: Degree in engineering or relevant discipline Good understanding of quality management process Strong work ethic Problem solving skills Communicate effectively with multiple levels of staff throughout the organization Possess strong organizational skills to manage and prioritize multiple tasks Successful with influencing and driving results Quality Manager - Experience We are looking for a Quality Manager/Senior Quality Engineer with at least 2 years’ experience of working within a manufacturing environment. Must have knowledge and direct experience working with ISO 13485 Experience of working with the FDA would also be advantageous Quality Manager - Responsibilities: Maintain and further develop the quality management system certified to ISO 13485:2016 Further establish and enhance all aspects of the Quality Management System from strategic planning to hands-on implementation on topics such as, auditing, document management, CAPA resolution. Drive a culture of continuous education of the Quality Management System Implement a “Problem Solving” approach to Quality issues that will drive sustainable Root Cause and Corrective Action. Drive continuous improvement across the quality function, including a focus on reducing customer complaints. Manage the CAPA system and ensure robust corrective/preventive actions are established and effective in a timely manner Provide Quality guidance to product-related investigations, deviations, change controls, validation protocols, validation reports, and SOPs. Maintain the Technical Files for each medical device and conduct Post Market Surveillance activities. Participation in New Product Development Projects. For more information please call Paul Gorton on 0161 976 3540. LEAN Engineering Recruitment Ltd are acting as a 3rd party on behalf of our client. All applications will be held on our database for current and future positions. We will endeavour to get back to all applicants but if you have not heard from LER within 10 working days then your application has been unsuccessful but please feel free to contact us for an update.

Management Accountant Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire Salary: £45k-£50k My client is a large automotive company and are looking for a Management Accountant to join their team. The main purpose is to support the business by providing the management team with key financial information required to ensure continued growth and productivity. Management Accountant – Job Role: Analysis and reporting of product/customer profitability Analysis of stock ageing profile & review of slow moving/obsolete stocks All sales & stock related journals at Month End Manage the Company’s 4 stock takes per year Working on budgets and forecasts with specific responsibility for Sales & Materials Tracking & review of cost of quality Analysis and reporting of production variances, labour/machine and materials Scrap reporting & verification Working with all areas of the business to improve quality, productivity, efficiency, profitability initially through cost centre/profit centre reporting Complete all reporting within the deadlines set Responsible for loading the financial results in Hyperion Calculation & review of standard labour and overhead recovery rates Management Accountant – Person Requirements: Qualified CIMA Experience in prime manufacturing essential, automotive an advantage Through knowledge and experience of working with standard costs and variance analysis Ability to work under pressure Strong Microsoft Excel skills SAP knowledge and experience Good analytical skills Knowledge of quality standards Good communication skills, written and verbal MAFACT processes and principals (internal training). Candidates must be able to work using their own initiative, and be able to liaise with other functions and departments at all levels within the company. Manual dexterity. Literacy and numeracy