Quality Engineer - NPD at Norton Motorcycles

Metropolitan Borough of Solihull, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Quality Engineering, New Product Development, Project Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, DFMEA, PFMEA, Design Reviews, Control Plans, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Lean Thinking, Problem Resolution, Supplier Quality Management, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, MS Office Proficiency

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

We’re not just another bike brand - we're an iconic, British motorcycle brand with over 120 years of history behind us. Our new state-of-the-art facilities in Solihull, West Midlands are home to a tight-knit, but ever-expanding team that's passionate about delivering exquisite riding experiences to our customers. Under new ownership and proud to be part of the TVS Motor family, we're entering a new era of global success. And we want you to be a part of it! At Norton, we value respect, trust, and responsibility. We trust our employees to execute their roles exceptionally and professionally, and we value personal development, teaching, and learning. When you join our team, you'll have the opportunity to grow and learn alongside some of the most talented and dedicated people in the business. So if you're passionate about motorcycles and looking to join a team that's shaping the future of this legendary brand, we'd love to hear from you! The Role Norton Motorcycles is looking for an NPD Quality Engineer to support the development and execution of the NPD Quality deliverables in a rapidly developing environment. You will be an enthusiastic and capable individual with a hands-on approach to Quality, prepared to lead by example to instil a mindset of Quality First within an OEM working on new product ranges. Duties/Responsibilities Support the Quality Manager - NPD in defining, developing and executing the Quality deliverables as part of the NPD process Ensuring that product inspection processes are developed throughout pre-production builds and ready for handover to the current vehicle Quality team Working cross-functionally to support the business with DFMEA, PFMEA, design reviews, control plans, DFMs and other key NPD processes Ensuring that product inspection standards are delivered in line with timings set out in the NPD process Prepare evidence based gateway content to support project Quality deliverables Provide weekly updates to the wider project teams via project steering meetings Liaise with the Supplier Quality team for the delivery of supplier PPAP Steer and manage problems identified during build & test phases to drive resolution in Norton’s problem resolution system Liaise with the Supplier Quality team on any development part related issues identified during pre-production builds Liaise with the Vehicle Quality team to collate and interpret End of Line and CQPA data and feed this information back into the New Models to improve each next iteration of the product, lessons learned Encourage lean thinking, continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making Experience working in a rapidly evolving environment with the resilience to overcome challenging situations is desirable Support the Norton high performance framework and wider business objectives, by ensuring adherence to individual objectives, set out by the Quality Manager - NPD Where applicable, international travel will be required on occasion to support project activities Personal Specification Experience working within new product setup within a manufacturing environment Automotive experience is preferable A strong knowledge of new product development within manufacturing products Being able to deal with multiple projects (Project management skills would be advantageous Comfortable working in a cross-functional team with the ability to influence others Self-sufficient and good organisational skills Confident communicator to both internal and external stakeholders MS Office proficient, Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc. Rewards of working for Norton: We like to take care of our Nortoneers and we think we offer some pretty decent rewards. Here's what you'll get when you join the team: 💰 Competitive salary package that recognises your skills and experience 🌴A whopping 33 days of holiday (inc. Bank Hols) to relax and recharge 👴 Generous pension scheme that sets you up for the future, with access to personalised advice. 🚑 Private Medical Insurance and a Cash Back Programme to keep you feeling your best 💸 Life insurance (4x salary) because we've got your back no matter what 🍌FREE fruit, got to have your five-a-day! 🩺WeCare Employee Assistance Programme, which includes access to online GP services, dietary advice, mental health support, bereavement counselling, and a fitness programme 🚀 Experience the thrill of an entrepreneurial environment within a larger, well-funded company with ambitious long-term goals. 💡 Elevate your career with our Ideas for Excellence scheme, where every brilliant idea is not just valued, but also rewarded! 🌍 A diverse and international team that brings together different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. 🎉 Join the fun with our twice-yearly employee events, payday socials, and loads of exciting activities in between! 🚴‍♂️Want to go green? You can enjoy free electric bicycle hire 🚗 Plus, no need to stress about finding a parking spot - we've got on-site free parking covered and FREE electric charge points. We know how important it is to take care of our team, and we're committed to continually improving our reward offering in line with the business growth plan. Join us and see for yourself! PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT ACCEPT AGENCY APPLICATIONS

Responsibilities

The NPD Quality Engineer will support the Quality Manager in executing quality deliverables as part of the new product development process. This includes developing product inspection processes and collaborating cross-functionally on key NPD processes.