Category Specialist (Quality Management) Salary £26,500 - £30,000 Excellent Benefits Package Marden, Kent We are looking for a Category Specialist to join our Quality Management (QM) team at Ferdinand Bilstein UK Ltd, in Marden. The Bilstein group, which incorporates the febi, blue print and SWAG brands, is a leading supplier of automotive components in Europe. The role of the Category Specialist (QM) is to evaluate automotive products, primarily filtration systems, ensuring relevant specifications and industry standards are met. The successful candidate will join a busy team of inspectors and work to maintain a high level of quality throughout the company’s product range. Through the verification, measurement and detailed analysis of automotive components and sub-assemblies, the individual will be responsible for the approval of new products. The successful candidate will be responsible for: * Analysis/inspection of automotive filtration components * Accurately compile and document product inspections * Technical liaison with suppliers and procurement/supplier management teams * Support external audit teams when required Qualifications required are: * GCSE Maths & English Grade C or above. * Engineering or Automotive technical qualification desirable Experience and skills required: * Experience within a QC inspection role (automotive preferred) * Experience and understanding in the design and function of automotive braking and filtration systems are desirable, but not essential. * Proficient in the use of measurement tools within a quality environment * Good Computer literacy (Microsoft Office and web-based products) * The ability to review, analyse and interpret technical drawings * Confidence to communicate at all levels within the business * Attention to detail and the ability to work on one’s own initiative * Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines Benefits: * Excellent Company Pension * Training and development opportunities * Discretional annual bonus scheme * Discount on staff purchases * Private Healthcare after 3 years of service * 25 days holiday and 8 days bank holiday * Death in service x4 annual salary * Hybrid working once fully trained (3 days in office, 2 days working from home) * Income protection * Progression opportunities * Flu and eyecare vouchers * Free onsite parking * Located near Marden railway station Interpersonnel Recruitment is operating as an Employment Agency for our client for this particular role. By applying you give consent for your data to be handled and processed under GDPR Legislation for the purpose of your current employment search. We ask that all applicants already have Right to Work UK documentation in place and on file. We are pleased to receive a significant number of applications for most roles advertised. We are therefore unable to respond to individual applicants unless shortlisted. If you have not been contacted within four weeks of the closing date you should assume you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. Interpersonnel is an equal opportunities employer. All our current vacancies are on our website – search “Interpersonnel UK Ltd