Material Quality Engineer

Toyota Motor Europe; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer in the UK is seeking a quality control professional to ensure raw materials meet industry standards. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and practical experience in an industrial environment. Responsibilities include auditing suppliers and driving quality improvements. This role offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for personal growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation and benefits package

Opportunities for personal growth and training

Multicultural work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 months of relevant experience in an industrial environment.
• Fluent in English (native or C2 level).
• Knowledge/experience of materials for automotive applications is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the quality control system for new materials.
• Audit new suppliers for readiness towards customer requirements.
• Investigate root causes and implement countermeasures for quality concerns.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Customer focus

Hands-on approach

Education

Bachelor degree in Materials Science, Engineering or Chemistry

Job description

Get to know your team and responsibilities

Your Team

You will report to the manager of the Parts and Material Audit Department (TME UK office, Derbyshire). The team’s main role is to assure the Quality of raw materials and critical parts to our European Manufacturing Companies. This involves support for new model preparation as well as managing mass production and market quality issues. The team’s key stakeholders are R&D, suppliers, manufacturing and customer quality.

Your responsibilities

• Prepare the quality control system (at suppliers and Toyota) for new materials
• Audit new (and current) suppliers to confirm their readiness towards customer requirements
• Investigate the root cause and implement countermeasures for material quality concerns found in manufacturing and reported from the market
• Drive kaizen activities to improve raw material quality and promote the most effective use of them

Who are we looking for?

Your profile

• You have a Bachelor degree in Materials Science, Engineering or Chemistry (or equivalent)
• Ideally you will have 18 months (minimum) of relevant experience in an industrial environment
• You are practical and logical with a hands-on approach
• As a self assured communicator, you can promote your strong problem-solving skills
• You are customer focussed and show initiative in any problems that you face
• Knowledge/experience of materials for automotive application is an asset
• You are fluent in English (native or C2 level)
• You are willing to travel on a monthly basis within Europe
• You are therefore legally permitted to work in both the United Kingdom and the EU

Our offer

Toyota offers a dynamic and stimulating multicultural work environment in which ability and quality play an important role. Enhancing personal growth and a real opportunity to invest in your future through on the job development and training. Where your effort, dedication and initiative are rewarded by a competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

A truly diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace

At Toyota Motor Europe, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all. All our recruitment decisions are based on the individual and their qualifications along with the job requirements. The selection process is without regard to nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, ethnicity, disability or other personal characteristics. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination as our individual experiences and overall diversity is our key strength. Together we have the power to make a positive change and go beyond the ordinary.

If you need any specific consideration for the interview process due to disability or any other reason, please let the recruiter know.

TOYOTA is one of the world’s largest automobile manufacturers and a leading global corporation. Founded in 1937. Toyota now sells vehicles in 170 countries and employs over 350,000 people. Based in Brussels, Belgium, and staffed by 2,700 people and more than 60 nationalities, Toyota Motor Europe (TME) handles the wholesale marketing of Toyota and Lexus vehicles, parts & accessories, and manages Toyota’s European R&D, manufacturing, and engineering operations.

We are excited to be transforming into a mobility company focusing on bringing even more happiness to our customers through various mobility solutions.

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