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About GKN Automotive

GKN Automotive is a world-leading global automotive technology company at the forefront of innovation. Its origins date back to 1759 and for the last 70 years it has been putting key technologies into series production.

We are the trusted partner for most of the world’s automotive companies, specialising in developing, building, and supplying market-leading drive systems and advanced ePowertrain technologies.

GKN Automotive is part of Dowlais Group plc, a specialist engineering group focused on the automotive sector.This position will lead the efforts to support and maintain in-house quality and concern management systems. Provide support with document preparation and control, as well as internal audits for the region (e.g. NC and AUB). Maintain and report on the quality and concern management system to achieve overall strategic objectives, performance and quality targets of the business.

Key Responsibilities

+ Provide support to all departments in implementing and managing QMS (local and global).

+ Support a coordinated and controlled implementation of new and revised quality documentation.

+ Identify process improvements to increase efficiencies and streamline processes.

+ Produce reports for Quality Manager and other departments to monitor progress against the plan.

+ Lead or participate in training of staff in the requirements of the QMS.

+ Lead and/or schedule internal audit dates with auditors. Lead in the preparation and follow up of external audits.

+ Promote awareness of customer specific requirements.

+ Report regularly on progress against specified objectives, goals and targets.

+ Organizational Context (see organization chart)

What you’ll need

+ Three or more of related work experience. Some experience managing project teams

+ Required to obtain TS16949 lead auditor training including AIAG core tools.

+ Effective interpersonal skills and relationship building skills.

+ Problem solving skills, and ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks.

+ Strong communication skills and ability to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences across departments, business units and levels of management

Why you’ll love working here:

+ Market leading company with lots of potential

+ Opportunity to take part in brand new company projects

+ Attractive salary and benefits at a stable and financially healthy company

+ An organization where you can commit to the long-term

GKN Driveline provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, pregnancy, or disability.