Quality Engineer

A Major Tier 1 Supplier in the Automotive sector is looking for a Quality Engineer to join the team at their impressive site in the Wolverhampton area.

You will be a flexible and versatile Engineer with a strong technical background within the Automotive sector. Operating in a fast-paced Tier 1 environment and reporting into the Senior Quality Engineer, you will be able to liaise with customers, utilize core Quality tools, conduct internal audits and more.

Role: Quality Engineer
Location: Wolverhampton
Salary: GBP 47,000 per annum + pension + benefits

The key responsibilities of the Quality Engineer role will be:

1. Reporting into the Senior Quality Engineer
2. Develop and maintain quality documentation and control systems
3. Compile and manage customer-specific documentation requirements
4. Assist internal manufacturing teams in resolving customer and internal quality concerns efficiently
5. Support New Product Introduction (NPI) teams in developing Control Plans, PFMEA, Gauge Planning, and identifying potential failure modes using lessons learned
6. Conduct internal audits as part of the Internal Audit team to ensure compliance and continuous improvement
7. Utilize core quality tools and techniques such as SPC, Ishikawa diagrams, Histograms, Pareto Charts, Scatter Diagrams, and Stratification to drive improvements
8. Lead and advocate for compliance with company systems, procedures, and control plan requirements
9. Gather and share quality and process data with manufacturing teams, driving actions for continuous improvement
10. Deliver training programs for Product Conformance Technicians and Quality Technicians to enhance skills and knowledge
11. Oversee and manage the daily activities of Product Conformance Technicians and Quality Technicians
12. Proactively visit customer and supplier locations to address concerns, ensuring strong customer relationships and high-quality standards

The Key Requirements Of The Quality Engineer Will Be:

1. A proven track record within a Tier 1 Automotive environment(s)
2. Demonstrated expertise in applying quality assurance techniques effectively, with a strong track record of success
3. In-depth knowledge of OEM customer-specific requirements and industry standards
4. Solid understanding of metal forming and fabrication processes is preferred
5. A history of customer liaison within the Automotive sector

Qualifications Required:

1. HNC in Manufacturing or Engineering
2. Quality Assurance Qualification

Please apply online or contact for a confidential conversation.