Senior Quality Engineer

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Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Quality Engineer to join our team within our Operations Quality Business Team here in Darlington, United Kingdom.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Lead PPAP Work: Oversee inter-plant PPAP to ensure defect-free processes and high quality.
• Develop Teams: Mentor Plant Quality Engineers and Technicians to enhance their skills
• Communicate Issues: Update Plant Leadership on quality issues and resolutions.
• Liaison Role: Facilitate communication between the plant and SQE for smooth PPAP progression.
• Supplier Containment: Manage and coordinate actions for supplier-related quality issues.
• Measurement Strategy: Develop and lead measurement teams and strategies for quality assessment.
• Manage Returns: Handle component returns and Corrective Action Requests with suppliers.
• Achieve Results: Drive initiatives that meet customer needs and support business goals.

Responsibilities

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Expertise in PPAP and PFMEA: Deep understanding of Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), and Control Plans.
• Strong Communication Skills: Ability to effectively communicate with plant leadership, suppliers, and team members to address issues and drive improvements.
• Experience with Corrective Actions: Proven track record in managing Corrective Actions and Supplier Corrective Actions, including root cause analysis and resolution.
• Leadership and Team Development: Experience in leading and developing teams, along with skills in containment and supplier management.

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• College, university, or equivalent degree in Engineering or a related technical or scientific subject or experience equivalent is required.
• Significant experience in Manufacturing, Engineering or Program Management role in the automotive industry or a similarly regulated industry

About Us

At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Visit EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.