Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer - Automotive Assembly - circa £50k

We are recruiting a Quality Engineer - Automotive Assembly to support the launch of a new automotive assembly operation. This role offers a unique opportunity to embed quality into processes from day one, working in a fast-paced and evolving manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

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

• Conduct audits and inspections of assembly operations

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

• Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)

• Support new product launches and engineering changes (APQP)

• Maintain quality documentation (Control Plans, FMEA, PPAP)

• Collaborate with suppliers, customers, and internal teams on quality issues

• Train production staff on quality standards and best practices

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Manufacturing Engineering, or similar

• Minimum 3 years' experience in automotive quality engineering

• Strong knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and core quality tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC)

• Knowledge of VDA 6.3 / VDA 6.5 auditing standards

• Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Desirable

• ASQ CQE and/or Six Sigma Green Belt

• Supplier quality or automotive assembly experience

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