CPA / Complete Vehicle Quality Inspector (Customer Perception Auditor)

CPA / Complete Vehicle Quality Inspector (Customer Perception Auditor)£The DRVN Automotive Group are recruiting exclusively for a CPA Auditor (Customer Perception Auditor) for a leading group of companies based in Coventry.The primary objective of the Vehicle Audit team is to be responsible for overall and final vehicle quality assurance and craftsmanship approval. The Vehicle Audit team are responsible for creating the Vehicle Quality Standards for specification, fit, aesthetics and performance attributes, then ensuring that every vehicle meets those standards. This includes creating and reviewing craftsmanship as part of the product development process, spot checking that the built-in quality activities meet those standards, then completing final inspection and signing off on 100% of production vehicles.As this is a new position, working with the Quality Director, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to create and shape the Vehicle Quality Standard content and appearance. Support the recruitment and training to create a vehicle inspection, audit and benchmarking team.CPA / Complete Vehicle Quality Inspector (Customer Perception Auditor)* Holidays: 33 Days* Pension* Employee Referral Scheme* Healthcare/Life Insurance* The DRVN Automotive Group are a sector leading automotive group, specialising in the design, manufacture, and distribution of luxury automotive brands, recognised globally for our commitment to innovation, quality, and engineering, centred around a world-class customer experience.Work with production to ensure that all vehicles meet the complete vehicle quality standardHelp develop the complete vehicle quality standard format and contentSupport recruitment and training of new members of the inspection and audit teamWork with the Manufacturing Engineering and Production teams to ensure standards are incorporated into the production process as part of built in quality supporting a no fault forward quality cultureAct as a liaison between the Vehicle Quality, Supplier Quality, Design, Engineering and Programmes departments for complete vehicle craftsmanship and quality issuesWork closely with cross-functional teams to help resolve vehicle quality issuesComplete and run Craftsmanship reviews to elevate the quality level of vehiclesSupport root cause analysis and corrective action processes to address quality deviationsDrive and support continuous improvement initiatives within inspection and auditing, optimising efficiency and increasing defect detectionStay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to implement best practices in vehicle quality techniques and managementCollaborate with internal teams to develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) for vehicle qualityProvide technical expertise and guidance to ensure adherence to quality standardsMechanical Engineering or Automotive Engineering higher level qualification, or a related and equivalent disciplineProven experience in a vehicle auditing / inspection role, static and dynamic audits, working on vehicle Quality Assurance within the automotive industry within an OEMKnowledge of Inspection and auditing processesIT literate – Word, Excel, and PowerPointMust have IDLR/ Full right to work in UK- Sponsorship will not be provided.Able to travel primarily within the UK, but if required overseas.Experience of creating and implementing data bases and systems for capturing, recording and analysing the recorded informationKnowledge and understanding of working ISO9001/IATF16949 and other relevant quality management systems (preferred but not essential)Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on root cause analysisDetail-oriented with a commitment to delivering high-quality results.Our inclusive workplace welcomes and values all candidates from all backgrounds, we believe that diversity enhances our ability to innovate and serve our customers effectively….