Advance Product Quality Planning Engineer

Advanced Product Quality Planning Engineer

Location: Home based (with frequent travel to UK sites)

We're leading the transition to zero-emission mobility.

Alexander Dennis is a global leader in the design and manufacture of double deck buses and is the UK’s largest bus manufacturer.

At Alexander Dennis, and across NFI and our family of brands, we are helping to save the planet. Through our Sustainability Pledge, which guides our daily actions and long-term planning, we are passionate about creating a better product, a better workplace, and a better world. To learn more about our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) journey check our website. Our diverse, dynamic and resourceful team members embrace challenges every day which makes us the successful international company that we are.

Are you ready to embrace the challenge? Come build the future with us and apply directly to your dream job!

What does that mean for you?

• Generous salary package – we reward our people at the level they deserve.
• A half day on a Friday. Yes, every Friday. Giving you more time at the weekend to do the things you love with the people you love.
• A 37-hour working week, with flexible working options, giving you that much needed work/life balance.
• Annual leave entitlement which increases with tenure.
• Pension scheme to help you save for the future.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme which offers practical, impartial support on issues impacting your life.
• Cycle to work scheme, discounted gym membership, and regular meditation sessions as your health and wellbeing is important to us.

Interested and want to find out more? Check out our YouTube channel or LinkedIn!

Your dream role:

Are you passionate about ensuring product quality and driving excellence in supplier relationships? We're seeking a highly skilled individual to take on the role of Advanced Product Quality Planning Engineer. In this key position, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of quality throughout the supply chain process.

Your duties will include:

• Leading quality involvement in design reviews and DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) development.
• Developing PFMEAs (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and Control plans for suppliers.
• Establishing and implementing an APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) process integrated into the Alexander Dennis management system.
• Developing and implementing a Supplier PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) tracking system.
• Managing supplier KPIs to ensure activities are on plan, including PPAP and change control.
• Analysing and summarising supplier PPAP submissions, including capability data and measurement systems analysis.
• Chairing regular review meetings with suppliers.
• Reporting department status to wider project teams during periodic gateways.
• Identifying and creating supplier development opportunities in collaboration with Group SQA (Supplier Quality Assurance).
• Providing support for 8D (Eight Disciplines) activities for lessons learned and input on generic FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis).
• Leading and supporting improvement projects for quality across the business.
• Supporting management review meetings where APQP status is shared and actioned.
• Conducting sample inspections of parts when required.

What you will bring:

• Degree or experience in a relevant Engineering discipline.
• Previous extensive experience with APQP and PPAP both delivering and managing the process.
• Proven track record in an automotive and manufacturing environment.
• OEM/Tier 1/Tier 2 experience.
• Experience of and ability to influence suppliers to deliver on quality standards and objectives.
• Ability to read and understand Engineering drawings, CAD data and Geometric Dimensions and Tolerancing.
• Proven involvement and use of FMEA, Control Plans, Statistical Process Control and Measurement Systems Analysis.
• Knowledge of IS9001 standard management systems.
• Trained Lead or Internal Auditor.
• Excellent problem-solving skills using core tools; 8D, DMAIC….
• Ability to communicate clearly and with purpose at all levels of the business.
• Be a leader in your field of responsibility to ensure support for your objectives.

Desirable:

• IATF 16949 management system experience and auditing.
• Lean Six Sigma Trained (Green Belt)
• Working knowledge of OEM vehicle manufacturing processes
• Supply chain relationship building, agreements and developments.

Next steps:

If this sounds like you, and you’re interested in coming ‘aboard’, then we would love to hear from you. Alongside uploading your CV, please share a short covering letter detailing why you’re interested and why we should hire you!

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We care deeply about being inclusive and we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Due to the volume of vacancies and applications, we would prefer that you submit your application online. If however, you require an alternative method of applying, please give us call on +44 1324 621 672 or send an email to careers@alexander-dennis.com

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