Quality Engineer

Job description

Quality Engineer – to £50k

We are recruiting a proactive Quality Engineer 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 an 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

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Stoke-On-Trent

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

28-01-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English