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RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Ownership of internal quality issues and resolution with known Quality tools, in a timely fashion
* Data collection and collation – development of improvement activities
* Definition of inspection criteria
* Lineside quality improvement activities such as defect disposition analysis, scrap and rework analysis, as well as general improvement projects
* Data driven improvement activities in response to internal quality gate findings including conducting root cause analysis, countermeasure implementation and auditing
* Management of internal quality KPIs and metrics – development of improvement plans
* Conducting internal quarantine and scrap reviews
* Assisting in external Quality activities where needed (significant overlap with customer impact issues)
* Planning and Managing APQP and PPAP activities, including the PPAP tracker
* Customer Liaison on new/existing projects including management of product quality concerns
* Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and practices operated by the company
* Raising and management of concessions and the concession system
* Control and monitor of the PDI process including the data analysis and performance monitoring
* Process and Product Auditing and improvement activities
* Consider the health and safety, environmental and energy impact of all activities
* Undertake any other duties or activities reasonably requested in order to meet departmental or company goals
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND CHARACTER:
* Experience in aluminium CNC machining
* Working knowledge of GD&T
* Basic knowledge of Aluminium casting processes
* Strong Practical problem-solving skills
* Demonstrated experience in automotive PPAPs / APQP
* Experience of using Quality tools (8D, 5Why, Ishikawa, etc.)
* Working understanding of statistical analysis tools such as Gauge R&Rs, Capability analyses and comparison tests etc.
* Experience in a customer facing role
* Some experience of Process Audits
* Experience in the use of handheld gauging equipment
* Experience of manufacturing metrology equipment including CMMs
* Knowledge of visual management techniques
* Good time management
