Senior Quality Engineer in Preston

Snr Quality Engineer£50,000 - £55,000Our client is part of a prestigious global engineering group and are considered as the market leader in the design, development and manufacture of precision machined components for the automotive industry. They are very established with a significant customer base and have grown year on year for the last 20 years, with some significant orders ahead for 2024.Is This Company For You?The people really make this business and the culture is very unique, and although they are a global business employing almost 200 staff with a turnover of £25 million+, it is the type of business where you walk through the doors and everyone smiles at you and wants to help. Many of the employees also have similar hobbies within engineering such as building and rebuilding cars and motorcycles so it's a nice environment to be in.Job Purpose: To work on quality process improvement, supplier development and the day to day quality infastructure of the business. Excellent opportunity to progress quickly, with great potential to become the Quality Manager in a short period due to retirees. Key responsibilities and accountabilities: Root Cause Analysis and implementing Corrective actions.Quality Management System (ISO9001 and ISO14001, IATF16949)Data Analysis and Reporting (Good IT skills, especially Excel, Ability to create Reports and PowerPoint presentations)New Product Introduction (APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, PSW, etc.)Leadership of an inspection teamPrioritising inspection tasks to support production requirementsInternal and External Process AuditsCustomer ManagementExternal Audit Compliance and DocumentationPerson Requirement:Good Technical Education to HNC/HND/Degree level complemented by a good practical skill base.excellent knowledge of machined components and machining processes.Experience working with ISO/TS16949 or IATF1694.Good Practical Engineering skills and approachSound understanding of lean thinking, tools and application.The company is part of a global organisation and offer excellent benefits - if you are interested in this opportunity please apply or call James Taylor at JMT Engineering Recruitment Ltd on (phone number removed).Other job titles: Quality Manager, Quality Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer, Quality Systems Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Production Engineer