Quality engineer

Job Requirements

Responsibilities

• Promote a proactive safety culture by identifying hazards and supporting resolution of safety concerns
• Participate in site safety activities, including risk assessments, to ensure safe working practices
• Maintain and improve QMS documentation to reflect changing requirements as needed (procedures, work instructions, PFMEAs, control plans)
• Support compliance with IATF 16949 standards and Customer Specific Requirements (CSRs) to ensure continued adherence.
• Conduct internal audits in line with the audit schedule from initial planning through to close out, guaranteeing robust business processes that meet industry standards
• Lead and support structured problem-solving activities (8D, PPS, Kaizen, A3) delivering reports in a timely manner
• Contribute to CAPA activities, ensuring effective root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions
• Monitor and analyse key quality metrics (e.g., PPM, customer complaints, cost of poor quality, yield loss) and drive improvements
• Manage non-conforming material from containment and investigation through to final disposition
• Lead and support development and maintenance of core quality tools (APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA)
• Support relevant APQP activities and ensure timely, compliant PPAP submissions
• Work with suppliers to resolve quality issues and improve performance
• Support customer audits, visits, and external assessments
• Collaborate effectively with internal departments, customers, and suppliers

Qualifications / Experience

• Experience working within a certified Quality Management System (IATF 16949 and/or ISO 9001) (required)
• Experience in the automotive or similar manufacturing environment (3+ years preferred) (required)
• Working knowledge of automotive core tools (APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA) (required)
• Experience of structured problem-solving (8D, PPS, Kaizen, A3) (required)
• Audit experience (internal and/or external standards such as IATF 16949 / ISO 9001) (required)
• Supplier and/or customer quality experience (required)
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, standards, and specifications (required)
• Strong IT skills (e.g., Microsoft Office; exposure to Minitab, SAP or similar systems beneficial) (required)
• Degree, HND, or equivalent in an engineering discipline (Desirable)
• Experience in the automotive or similar manufacturing environment (3+ years preferred) (Desirable)
• Lean / Six Sigma training or experience (Desirable)
• VDA knowledge (Desirable)

Key Behaviours & Competencies

• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Analytical mindset with good data interpretation capability
• Effective organisational and planning skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Confident in presenting to internal and external stakeholders
• Proactive and solution-focused approach to problem-solving
• Resilient and able to work under pressure
• Team-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset