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Lead Quality Verification Engineer

Reporting to the Engineering Manager this role will lead the Quality Verification (QV) Engineering team to ensure test and engineering change activities are prioritised and delivered to a high standard, whilst ensuring that health and safety standards are upheld.

The type of person we are looking for as a Lead Quality Verification Engineer

You will have a flexible and adaptable approach to your workload. You will be curious and open minded and keen to seek out evolving and innovative ways to add value. You will be able to work effectively and inclusively with a range of people. You will be determined and resourceful and driven to deliver the best results for the business. You will be driven to ensure that tasks are completed thoroughly and within deadlines. You will be eager to learn new skills and seek development opportunities in the course of your employment.

The Role (What youll be doing)

This role encompasses the following responsibilities:

Managing the day-to-day activities and priorities of the QV Engineering team, in line with business requirements
Setting goals and objectives for the team, holding 1-2-1 and team meetings
Developing the skills and knowledge of the team, career path and succession planning
Responsible for the QV Team on Work Instruction Control, Engineering Changes and testing of new designs to relevant industry standards
Taking the lead on FMEAs and control plans
Act as the link between the Quality and Engineering Departments
Lead the QV Team in owning the 8D problem solving process on customer returns and failures in production
Support management of gauge calibration. Understand fundamentals of measurement and associated analysis, i.e. MSA
Own the change control process ensuring Internal & Supplier Engineering Changes are captured and customer drawing updates are flowed through the business
Supporting the Design & Development Team with progressing new designs into production by being responsible for the product Verification and Validation
Organising and participating in regular design reviews, communicating with the team and providing solutions to problems
Supporting the Purchasing and Quality Departments with supplier technical Issues
Share information with colleagues and produce recommendations through participation in regular meetings, development of project documents and production of technical reports
Supporting other areas of the business if the need arises
Adherence to all health, safety, environmental & quality policies and standards outlined by the company
Key Competencies

BEng Hons degree or equivalent in a relevant subject, e.g. Engineering, Physics or related discipline
Ability to read and interpret design requirements, drawings and electronic circuits
A good understanding of battery pack development and/or battery cell design and manufacture
Ability to deliver rapid, commercially focused results, with problem solving skills
Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills, presentation and training skills to work effectively with technical and non-technical colleagues and project partners
Good interpersonal skills, with a flexible approach to working
Ability to initiate, plan, organise, implement and deliver programmes of work to tight deadlines
Significant experience within an engineering/manufacturing environment
Verification and Validation test planning and reporting
Providing recommendations for process improvements
Experience of Product Part Approval Process (PPAP)
Writing and supporting FMEAs and control plans
Comfortable interacting with customers and suppliers
A high level of attention to detail with previous experience of record-keeping for quality purposes and traceability
Using all Microsoft office packages and familiar with ERP systems

If you are interested in applying please contact Ian at Holt Engineering on (phone number removed)