Quality Engineer

Our client, operating in the automotive sector, is currently seeking a proactive Quality Engineers to join their team in Banbury on a contract basis. This role encompasses both Plant Quality and Supplier Quality responsibilities, ensuring product quality is maintained across manufacturing processes and the supply chain.Key Responsibilities:Quality Assurance and Problem ResolutionManage non-conforming product escalation, containment, incident investigation, and root cause analysis (8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa, PDCA, DMAIC).Ensure robust corrective and preventive actions for both plant and supplier-related issues.Lead quality performance reviews and lessons-learned activities.Manufacturing QualitySupport implementation of production controls, testing plans, and quality processes in collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering.Develop and maintain Control Plans, Inspection Plans, checklists, and quality documentation.Contribute to DFMEA, PFMEA, DFx, and virtual build activities.Implement and manage in-line inspection equipment, capability studies, and Gauge RandR.Support plant audits, kaizen activity, stock sweeps, and containment activities.Supplier QualityLead supplier assessments, audits, on-site visits, and development activities across multiple commodities.Drive supplier improvement initiatives and monitor ongoing performance.Act as the primary contact for supplier-related quality concerns.Support engineering change requests, component release, and APQP/PPAP submissions.Build ..... full job details .....