Senior Quality Technician - Battery

Overview

The purpose of the Senior Quality Technician - Battery is to work in a team environment to develop and implement best practices that emphasise defect prevention, reduction in variation and waste and provide for continuous improvements in meeting all IATF 16949 and customer requirements. The role is focussed but not limited to battery products and customers. The role will participate in multiple highly complex major projects requiring innovative original solutions where results are key to successful new product and process implementation. IATF 16949 Auditor qualified inclusive of IATF Core Tools (desired).Responsibilities

Proactively engage with driving safety culture by:Generating preventative hazard spots, and ensuring all opportunities raised are driven to conclusionDevelop and implement a 5S process within place of work to drive improvement and safe working practiceParticipate in site safety processes and leading indicators such as pre-task risk assessments, Gemba Walks, Task ObservationsWork with internal and external stakeholders to resolve quality issues that arise as quickly and efficiently as possible to prevent compromising quality and safety standardsDocument Control - Accountable to ensure maintenance and effective control of relevant documentation e.g. Procedures, Forms, Work Instructions, Control Plans, PFMEAs, Part Control Plans.Accountable in ensuring all Automotive Core Tools are documented, effectively evaluated and maintained with the appropriate assessments and action improvement planningMonitor KPI''s and drive continuous improvements, inclusive of but not limited to Customer Complaints / External CoPQ / Yield LossCoordinate process to review and implement Battery Customer Specific Requirements with multi-functional teams and thereafter maintain annual reviewsSupport the control nonconforming material e.g. ensure disposition of product at various stages within production, reaction and decision making of suspect material, concessions, deviations and RMAsComplete impartial internal process audits in accordance with IATF standard and CSRs within annual internal scheduleCoordinate PFMEA creation for new battery projects with multi-functional teams and thereafter maintain annual reviews. Implement AIAG VDA PFMEA standard where required.Facilitate and coach completion of any open CAPA''s for external non-conformities for robust corrective and preventative actionSupport internal NPI reviews and ensure any resulting actions are fulfilled in a timely mannerParticipate in site visits from external auditors and battery customersLiaise and communicate with other departments, customers, suppliers and other service providersQualifications

Degree, HND or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline (desired)Minimum 3 years'' experience coordinating a certified quality management system e.g. IATF 16949, ISO 9001. (required)Proven track record of driving continuous quality improvement in a manufacturing environment. (required)5-10 years'' experience in the automotive industry (desired)Supplier and Customer Quality assurance experience. (required)Previous audit experience i.e. ISO9001 and 14001 (required)PC literate e.g. Microsoft Office, Minitab, Lotus Notes, SAP (required)Ability to interpret; technical standards, technical drawings and specifications with a good understanding of lab testing and other measurement considerations (required)About Alkegen

Alkegen is a global leader in high-performance specialty fibers and inorganic materials used in high-temperature industrial, automotive and fire protection applications. We have nearly 80 years'' experience in providing innovative solutions to our customers'' application problems across several different business sectors. Our products are known universally for their quality and proven performance with names like Fiberfrax ceramic fiber products, revolutionary low bio-persistent Insulfrax and Isofrax. Our purpose, mission and values are based on our commitment to produce high quality products that help our customers save energy, reduce pollution and improve fire safety. If you are interested in being part of a world class function here at Alkegen then we would love to hear from you. At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people - ALL PEOPLE - breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth and innovation, and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse ..... full job details .....