SCOPE OF THE FUNCTION

We are looking for a Senior Quality Engineer in MAVS, based at HPW. Please note this vacancy is a Permanent position.

BACKGROUND AND SKILLS

• Computer literate.
• Six sigma yellow belt or above.
• Trained in and proficient in disciplined problem-solving techniques.
• Manufacturing processes knowledge.
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge.
• CI practitioner.
• Quality engineer degree (desired).
• Conduct PPAP submissions.
• Ensure the change control process is utilised and managed effectively

REQUIRED TRAINING

• Min 2-3 years in a Quality Engineering or Manufacturing environment.
• Proven record in CI / Kaizen and Lean principles
  This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserve the right to modify, add or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.
  If you feel you fit the above criteria, please e-mail your CV and a covering letter to recruitment recruitmentHPW@avon-protection.com

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Reporting to the MAVS Value Stream Manager fulfilling operational requirements, working within the Value Stream representing Quality and Product Development, helping to improve and develop products and processes, implementing changes as necessary to advance the business to meet the ever-increasing product and service levels demanded by our customers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and drive process improvement/CI activities (Kaizen).
• To be able to review and audit a process and its controls to identify areas for improvement, implement updates and ensure processes are made robust through Quality documentation controls (Best practice, SOP’s/Control Plans etc).
• To assist in collating all current safety, quality and rate issues to ensure our process and design teams reduce or eliminates risks through FMEA’s/Control Plan creation and support these activities.
• Monitor and collate KPI metrics and OKR data and action accordingly for CI within the value stream.
• To co-ordinate the build of pre-production parts with the planning and production teams.
• Carry out specific projects as and when requested, and actively promote, run and involved in Kaizens.
• Management of the customer experience with regards to quality concerns and problem solving (CAPA).
• Fulfil operational requirements as set out by the Value Stream and Quality Manager.
• Ensure that all work undertaken complies with Health & Safety and Avon best practice.
• Conduct supplier audits and drive supplier improvements, process, component and material opportunities.
• Support APQP/NPI projects and activities using lean manufacturing best practices.