Supplier Quality Assurance Apprentice

Work closely with SQA team and multiple departments for all Supplier Quality Concerns. Support 8D problem solving process for all production and customer quality concerns, including definition and performance of containment onsite and at suppliers, root cause analysis and corrective action definition. Support day-to-day supplier issues (Production / Customer), Handling of NonConformities (Using on-line vendor management system). Support all aspects of New Product Introduction activities, perform material trials in the production line, set-up incoming inspection criteria, perform incoming inspection for new product introduction. Develop a good working knowledge of SAP system through stock movements of all parts handled by SQA, process quality inspection. Participate in and be fully committed to continual improvement activities. Participate in development of SQA Processes, procedures and work instructions: concerns handling, stock management, offering suggestions for improvement. Exercise high standards of H&S at all times, including Environmental Safety Awareness.

Training Outcome:
The possibility of full-time employment on the successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
The ZF Peterlee plant manufactures state of the art cameras, radar systems, key automated steering components and an array of sensors for cars and trucks, technology that enables the latest vehicles to see think and act in our modern world. We manufacture on an impressive scale producing in excess of 30,000 components a day across multiple production lines.

Working Hours :
Monday - Thursday, 8.00am - 4.30pm and Friday, 8.00am- 1.30pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness