Quality Engineer

Job description

We are seeking a hands‑on and production‑focused Quality Engineer to support the control, assurance, and continuous improvement of product and process quality across a high‑volume automotive electronics manufacturing environment. This role requires strong technical capability, excellent problem-solving skills, and the confidence to challenge and influence stakeholders in order to drive quality improvements and enhance customer satisfaction.

The Quality Engineer will:

• Provide daily hands‑on quality support to production, including immediate containment actions and structured problem solving.
• Manage the Customer Concern Log and lead 8D / CCAR creation, tracking, and timely closure.
• Lead cross‑functional quality issue resolution with Customers, Suppliers, and Operations teams.
• Support external and customer audits including IATF 16949, VDA 6.1, and customer-specific assessments.
• Control and document containment, re‑inspection, and countermeasure activities in line with the 8D process.
• Assist in boundary sample creation and support APQP activities for new product introduction.

The Quality Engineer will have:

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in an automotive manufacturing environment in a Quality Engineering role.
• Strong working knowledge of 8D, root cause analysis, and structured containment methods.
• Experience auditing Automotive Quality Management Systems (IATF 16949, VDA 6.1)
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical documents, and measurement data.
• Experience conducting process capability studies and analysing statistical results.
• Strong personal presence and resilience, with the ability to challenge, influence, and communicate confidently across teams.

If you’re a proactive Quality Engineer who thrives in a fast‑paced automotive manufacturing environment and enjoys driving meaningful improvements, we’d love to hear from you. This is an opportunity to make a real impact within a growing business, working closely with cross‑functional teams to elevate product and process performance.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Birmingham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

05-02-2026

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