LINDAL Group requires an experienced and determined Quality Engineering Professional (m/f/d), with a proven track record in the successful delivery of technical Product Realisation projects into the LINDAL manufacturing site or choice.
Working within the consumer packaging industry, you will be expected to grow and develop strong customer relations, to ensure end use expectations are translated into products. You will contribute to the development of the New Product Introduction process, to ensure Quality is designed into the product, and onwards into the processes used to realise the end product solution. You must Champion the application of Quality Principles within the New Product Introduction process, and work closely with the Team to ensure this mindset is applied at all times.
You must possess the necessary skillset of a Quality Professional, being able to apply yourself to a wide variety of situations from an end-to-end perspective, dealing with suppliers, manufacturing processes, through to the customer. Your knowledge of Quality Systems, Tools & Techniques is essential towards success.
In doing so, you continually contribute to our growth through the successful launch of new product portfolios. You must be a talented communicator who enjoys dealing with many different people and always have an open ear for customers and their needs.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure effective collaboration with project teams when introducing & qualifying new products, through to project completion & handover to local sites
Collaborate with GIC (R&D), NPPI (Industrialization) and local Operations Teams (Mass Production) to ensure an effective handover of new product to local site
Work closely with the local site Quality Function to ensure the effective integration into the local site
Maintain oversight of the successful completion of qualification of new equipment & process approvals, at all stages operated, i.e. FAT, SAT
Handover all quality systems and controls relating to the new product & process in a manner that is easily transferred into the local site
Always maintain a right-first-time mindset
Ensure Customer Requirements are reflected within all phases, i.e. early phase design through to industrialization
Continually improve the Quality Management System supporting new product introduction to ensure Customer Requirements are met through the operation of efficient & effective processes
Lead problem solving activities, to ensure actions are taken in an effective and timely manner
Work within project timelines and provide timely updates, where necessary, create and manage sub-project timelines specific to Quality
Apply a structured approach using quality tools & techniques e.g. Ishikawa, 5-why, 8D etc.
Collaborate with suppliers involved in the introduction of new products
Ensure metrology requirements are defined early in the design stages & onwards in the product realisation phase
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and cross functionally
Your Profile
University or professional qualifications in Quality, Engineering, Science or related discipline. Number of years’ experience 5-10 as a Project Leader, APQP Manager or a similar function
Any other qualifications towards relevant areas e.g. Six-Sigma, Auditing, Problem Solving, Change Management etc. preferred
Knowledge of Quality disciplines including Costs of Quality, Quality Monitoring, Quality tools & techniques, and Statistical analysis
Good experience in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel
Good understanding & ability to communicate in English language
Manage and encourage change
Team player and strong communication skills with internal and external parties
Promote a team environment, listening, recognizing employees effectively, and demonstrating trust
Why Us?
Interesting tasks in an innovative and international working environment
An open and appreciative corporate culture and a good working atmosphere
An attractive salary package, supplemented by numerous additional benefits such as a company pension scheme and Germany ticket
Remote work policy
Individual induction and personal development opportunities
Free coffee and tea
Information About The Site LINDAL Valve Co. Ltd.
Cherrycourt Way, Stanbridge Road Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire LU7 4UH United Kingdom
About Us LINDAL Group
was founded in 1959 and today is one of the world’s market leaders in aerosol packaging technology. We offer a broad range of standard and custom aerosol packaging solutions and have become a partner of choice for many of the world’s most prestigious, innovative and trusted brands.
Together with our multinational, highly skilled experts and thorough understanding of the current market trends, the company consistently delivers innovative solutions to increasingly complex and long-term projects globally.
Our wide-ranging portfolio offers quality packaging solutions for personal care, household, health care, food and technical industries.
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