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Job Title: Quality Engineer
Location: Manchester
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum
Hours: Monday – Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Friday: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Reporting To: Quality Manager

Role Overview:

We are seeking a Quality Engineer to join our clients team in Manchester. This role involves overseeing and ensuring compliance with PSW/PPAP activities both from suppliers and to customers. The successful candidate will coordinate New Product Introduction (NPI) projects, ensuring all quality, delivery, and specification requirements are met.

Main Responsibilities:

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Manage and oversee PPAP procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards.

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Coordinate project teams for New Product Introduction (NPI) activities.

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Organize and lead cross-departmental meetings (Engineering, Programme, Quality, and Manufacturing) to track project progress.

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Serve as the primary contact for both suppliers and customers, providing updates on project performance and addressing any issues.

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Monitor supplier PPAP timings and readiness, ensuring all submissions meet required standards.

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Compile and review documentation for supplier and customer approvals, including APQP preparation, FMEA, and Control Plans.

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Conduct document alignment reviews with both suppliers and customers to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

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Experience with PPAP (Production Part Approval Process).

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Strong IT skills and familiarity with quality-related software.

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Excellent communication skills for engaging with suppliers, customers, and internal teams.

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Proactive approach to workload management and problem-solving.

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Knowledge of IATF 16949 standards.

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Understanding of PFMEA (Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis) and control plans.

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Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

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Experience working across multiple projects with strict deadlines.

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Strong influencing skills, with the ability to engage and lead individuals or groups.

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Analytical mindset with a data-driven approach to decision-making.

What We Offer:

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Competitive salary of £35,000 - £40,000 (dependent on experience).

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Early Friday finish at 3:30 PM!

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Opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing company.

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Career development and training opportunities