Quality Engineer

Our client, a leading entity in the automotive industry, is currently seeking a Quality Engineer to join their dynamic team. This is a permanent opportunity where you will play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing quality standards across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Quality Manager and deputise in their absence, including hosting third‑party and customer audits and reviews.
• Assist in maintaining the company Quality Management System and ensuring compliance with national and international standards.
• Complete internal audits and special process workstation assessments as per schedule and promptly produce the reports.
• Follow up with internal departments regarding Non‑Conformance Reports (NCRs) raised from external and internal sources.
• Conduct supplier assessments, audits, and appraisals, if applicable.
• Draft Quality Plans and Methods Statements as required.
• Control the release of technical documents to production.
• Complete internal, external, and customer First Article Inspections (FAIs) for projects as needed.
• Maintain the calibration system and manage the external calibration service provider.
• Support the mechanical inspector regarding inspection at the goods inwards department.
• Conduct process and quality training for induction and special processes.
• Develop and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Perform other duties as assigned from time to time.

Job Requirements

• Education: degree or HNC level. Engineering or technical background, knowledge of engineering standards.
• Experience with quality systems in a safety‑critical engineering environment.
• ISO 9001:2015 Internal or Lead Auditor certification.
• Desired experience with special processes.
• Experience in Quality Assurance techniques and ability to make recommendations to management.
• Fully conversant with measurement equipment such as micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and coordinate measuring machines (CMMs).
• Ability to work independently, demonstrating adaptability and flexibility.
• Focused on mentoring and developing others to foster a quality culture within the company.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• 25 days holiday per year (pro‑rated for mid‑year starts), plus bank holidays
• Life cover from day one
• Option of joining a private medical scheme after a qualifying period
• Discretionary bonus (equivalent to one month’s basic pay, pro‑rated for the year of joining)
• Sick pay from day one
• Pension scheme with 3% employee and 6% employer contributions
• Standard 36.5 weekly working hours

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