Quality Engineer – Salary to £52k

We are recruiting a Quality Engineer to support a new automotive assembly operation, taking responsibility for quality management systems, product and process compliance, and continuous improvement.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in establishing and maintaining quality standards, ensuring processes meet customer requirements and industry regulations from the outset.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Assurance & Management

• Establish and maintain quality control processes in line with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001.

• Take responsibility for the local Quality Management System (LQMR), ensuring compliance with customer and industry standards.

• Conduct product inspections, process audits, and quality checks across assembly operations.

• Monitor and report quality KPIs, including scrap, defects, and customer complaints.

Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement

• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions for internal and external quality issues.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve product quality and operational performance.

• Support new product launches and engineering changes through quality planning and validation activities.

Documentation & Compliance

• Create and maintain quality documentation, including control plans, PPAP submissions, and inspection reports.

• Ensure compliance with customer-specific requirements and relevant regulatory standards.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with suppliers, customers, and internal teams to investigate and resolve quality issues.

• Provide guidance and training to assembly personnel on quality standards and best practices.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Experience in quality engineering within automotive assembly, aerospace, or a similar manufacturing environment.

• Good understanding of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and Quality Management Systems.

• Knowledge of core quality tools, including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, and SPC.

• Understanding of VDA 6.3 process audits and VDA 6.5 product audits.

• Experience with statistical analysis and structured problem-solving techniques.

Desirable

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six Sigma Green Belt certification (or higher).

• Experience in supplier quality management and auditing.

• Familiarity with automotive assembly processes and equipment.

Interested? If you’re a proactive quality professional looking to make an impact in a developing manufacturing operation, we’d like to hear from you.

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