We are looking to recruit on behalf of our client a Quality Engineer to join their team on a Permanent basis. Knowledge and Experience: * Strong understanding of OEM customer standards and requirements * A proven background of leadership abilities combined with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. * Ability to plan and manage resources to achieve objectives and priorities despite conflicting agendas and multiple deliverables. * Experience and working knowledge in producing and developing required PPAP elements such as PFMEA's control plans etc. * Experience in using Quality tools and techniques such as, 8D Analysis, Poka Yoke etc. * Ability to lead and motivate cross functional teams to achieve desired results. Key tasks/ Responsibilities: * To assist in the development and maintain product assurance systems ensuring customer specific requirements are fulfilled (IATF16949 and other specifics) * To provide leadership and to develop a culture of defect prevention and waste elimination. * To be a capable user of core quality tools & techniques and their application, typically: SPC, Histograms, Pareto charts, Scatter Diagrams, stratification etc. * Support the internal manufacturing teams with regard to the timely resolution of customer and internal quality concerns * Support the NPI Teams during the development of control plans, PFMEA, Gauge planning etc and highlight potenti...