Job Title: Quality Engineer

Reporting To: Quality Manager

Main Purpose: To support the Quality Department in ensuring that manufactured products and processes comply with internal, customer, and IATF 16949:2016 requirements.

Main Duties and Responsibilities.

Quality Control & Inspection Support:

* Support the review of product inspection reports and documentation (e.g. first-off, in-process, and last-off).

* Help maintain the accuracy, completeness, and proper archiving of quality records in line with QMS requirements.

* Provide coverage for quality inspectors during periods of absence to ensure continuity of inspection activities.

Non-Conformance Management:

* Record, track and manage internal and supplier non-conformances (NCRs) within the quality management system.

* Contribute to the logging, investigation, and resolution of customer complaints, product returns, and related issues by following the approved 8D problem solving methodology.

* Perform root cause analysis and drive corrective/preventive actions using tools such as 5 Whys and Fishbone diagrams.

* Ensure timely follow-up on action item closure and monitor the effectiveness of corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence.

* Drive reduction in quality-related cost, including scrap, rework, and customer complaints.

Documentation & Compliance:

* Support the maintenance and control of quality documents, procedures, and work instructions in compliance with IATF 16949:2016 requirements.

* Conduct internal and external audits and closure of non-conformance reports.

* Prepare and submit SPC reports as required by customers to ensure compliance with quality expectations.

* Ensure proper understanding and implementation of PPAP documents through training and collaboration with QA Inspectors, Team Leaders, and Operators.

Process Improvement Support:

* Collect and analyse quality data to identify trends, reoccurring issues, and opportunities for improvement.

* Support continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S, process reviews