STA/SQA

To Protect Build Volume & Quality by Assuring Supplier issues are contained quickly and effectively.

• To support the workload, aims and vision of the department.
• To deputise for the Senior Quality Engineer as and when necessary.
• To Protect Build Volume & Quality by Assuring Supplier issues are contained quickly and effectively.
• To identify Supplier Liable Quality Issues.
• To agree/confirm Supplier Liability within A P Racing, and inform Supplier with supporting evidence.
• To implement Supplier Containment to protect build and manage implementation plans
• Supplier Development
• NPI support for Purchasing & Engineering by providing input related to supplier suitability and their capability to meet AP Racing & ISO900/IATF16949 requirements
• Providing input into Feasibility and FMEA reviews related to suppliers
• Providing data, evaluations, recommendations and reports related to current supplier capabilities and performance to support Purchasing & Engineering supplier selection
• Assist suppliers in support of meeting NPI & APQP project requirements
• Carry out supplier systems audits and manufacturing process audits and targeted audits as a result of concerns
• Management of QER’s related to supplier issues
• Communicating quality issues to suppliers and agreeing support for containment actions
• Developing and managing suppliers to meet AP Racing structured problem solving expectations with the aim of achieving robust root cause analysis and effective corrective and preventative actions
• Determining Goods Inwards inspection requirements related to supplier concerns, raising PIR’s and monitoring results to determine when inspections can be relaxed.
• Monitoring supplier performance, populating score cards and determining and communicating supplier ratings & KPI Improvement Projects
• Raising PCR’s and Concessions as appropriate
• Supervision and monitoring of disc casting Inspection at ASE
• Plan and complete Supplier Visits & Audits
• Management of the Supplier Contact Database
• Assure that Supplier products and processes comply with the documented requirements, systems and specifications.
• Provide technical support to production and other departments in respect of non-conformances found at AP Racing and or customers to ensure containment and corrective actions are completed.
• To embrace new technology including new software whenever required by the business.
• To attend training courses as required.
• To support junior team members and train where necessary.
• Complete and maintain accurate, timely documentation and records as required by the business.
• Maintain the required standards of Health and Safety and housekeeping.
• Support other teams and functions as required by the business.
• Undertake self-development activities as required by the business.
• Undertake any other tasks or duties as required by any Director/Head or relevant level authority within the business
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and practices operated by the Company

Person Specification:

• Degree/HNC/HND level with 3-6 Years’ experience in a Quality/Engineering environment

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