Quality Engineer

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Expleo is seeking a Quality Engineer to join a leading automotive OEM programme based in Solihull.

Location: Solihull, UK

Rate: £27.20 per hour

Contract Type: Contract (Inside IR35)

Company: Expleo

Overview

This role sits within the Vehicle NVH (Noise, Vibration & Harshness) function and is responsible for delivering exceptional levels of vehicle refinement and perceived quality across the full product lifecycle. The focus areas include Squeak & Rattle (S & R) and Water & Air Ingress.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and support root cause investigations using structured methodologies (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, FTA, PDCA)
  • Analyse data from manufacturing processes, fleet and durability testing, warranty claims and customer feedback
  • Drive issue resolution across cross-functional teams, including design engineering, manufacturing and supplier quality
  • Support complete vehicle testing and validation
  • Ensure achievement of refinement and quality targets
  • Present technical findings to stakeholders and senior management
  • Apply strong influencing and negotiation skills to drive resolution

Skills & Experience Required

  • Automotive/Engineering degree or equivalent automotive experience
  • Ability to plan work/events and organise detailed activity to deliver outcomes
  • Ability to lead and resolve complex issues through leading cross-functional teams
  • Demonstrate ability to work independently with minimum supervision
  • Demonstrate problem‑solving experience, e.g. Root Cause Analysis and the 8 Disciplines of problem solving
  • Good experience of quality tools (8D, Fishbone, FTA, PDCA, 5Y etc.)
  • Ability to analyse large data sets and translate them into next actions
  • Ability to learn new skills quickly (growth mindset)
  • Good negotiation skills to promote issues to the next phase of investigation
  • Proactive and personable nature to engage with cross‑functional areas
  • Microsoft Office (PowerPoint and Excel) at an intermediate level
  • Knowledge and understanding of automotive manufacturing processes
  • Ability to deliver presentations to work groups and senior management
  • Full UK driving licence

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Company: Expleo UK LTD
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Job Description:

Expleo is seeking a Quality Engineer to join a leading automotive OEM programme based in Solihull.

Location: Solihull, UK

Rate: £27.20 per hour

Contract Type: Contract (Inside IR35)

Company: Expleo

Overview

This role sits within the Vehicle NVH (Noise, Vibration & Harshness) function and is responsible for delivering exceptional levels of vehicle refinement and perceived quality across the full product lifecycle. The focus areas include Squeak & Rattle (S & R) and Water & Air Ingress.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and support root cause investigations using structured methodologies (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, FTA, PDCA)
  • Analyse data from manufacturing processes, fleet and durability testing, warranty claims and customer feedback
  • Drive issue resolution across cross-functional teams, including design engineering, manufacturing and supplier quality
  • Support complete vehicle testing and validation
  • Ensure achievement of refinement and quality targets
  • Present technical findings to stakeholders and senior management
  • Apply strong influencing and negotiation skills to drive resolution

Skills & Experience Required

  • Automotive/Engineering degree or equivalent automotive experience
  • Ability to plan work/events and organise detailed activity to deliver outcomes
  • Ability to lead and resolve complex issues through leading cross-functional teams
  • Demonstrate ability to work independently with minimum supervision
  • Demonstrate problem‑solving experience, e.g. Root Cause Analysis and the 8 Disciplines of problem solving
  • Good experience of quality tools (8D, Fishbone, FTA, PDCA, 5Y etc.)
  • Ability to analyse large data sets and translate them into next actions
  • Ability to learn new skills quickly (growth mindset)
  • Good negotiation skills to promote issues to the next phase of investigation
  • Proactive and personable nature to engage with cross‑functional areas
  • Microsoft Office (PowerPoint and Excel) at an intermediate level
  • Knowledge and understanding of automotive manufacturing processes
  • Ability to deliver presentations to work groups and senior management
  • Full UK driving licence

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Posted: May 18th, 2026