Quality Engineer-Technical Assistance (EPMC)

Quality Engineer-Technical Assistance (EPMC)

• Location: Wolverhampton, West Midlands
• Reporting to: Operations and STA Launch Manager
• Employment Type: Full-Time, on-site
• Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday- 07.00am-15.00pm with possible shift rotation
• Pay Rate: £31.00 per hour Inside/ Outside IR35

About Us:

Formel D is the global service provider for the industry. We develop market-leading concepts, as well as individual and scalable solutions throughout the entire value chain of the production process, from the design phase, industrialization, production and after-sales. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Cologne (Germany).

We currently have a team of several thousand people located in 45 nations, and more than 90 locations in 21 countries, working daily at the core of the industry. Our drive is passion, team spirit and professionalism in everything we do, and our success is based on the satisfaction of our customers, which makes us stand out as a premium supplier within the sector.

The Opportunity

We are expanding our Supplier Parts Quality capability and require a high-calibre Engineer to lead technical supplier support within an EPMC environment. This is a hands-on, high-impact role focused on protecting production, driving containment, and eliminating repeat quality issues at source.

If you are technically sharp, operationally decisive, and comfortable holding suppliers to account, this role provides real ownership and visibility.

Role Purpose

To provide structured Supplier Technical Assistance, ensuring purchased components meet required standards for Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost. The role bridges production, engineering, and supply base, driving permanent corrective actions and improving supplier capability.

You will operate both reactively (issue resolution) and proactively (risk mitigation, process audits).

Key Responsibilities:

Supplier Issue Management

• Lead containment and root cause investigations at supplier sites
• Drive 8D closure with robust verification and prevention controls
• Validate corrective actions through on-site audits and data analysis
• Escalate non-performing suppliers using structured governance

Production Protection

• Manage supplier-related disruptions within EPMC
• Implement short-term containment strategies to protect build
• Coordinate sorting, rework, and deviation management when required

Process & System Improvement

• Identify systemic risks and drive capability improvement plans
• Support cost avoidance initiatives linked to quality failures

Essential Skills & Technical Experience Required:

• Degree-qualified in Engineering (Mechanical, Automotive, Manufacturing or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience in Supplier Quality or Manufacturing Engineering within automotive or complex manufacturing.
• Strong working knowledge of 8D methodology, Root Cause Analysis (5 Why, Ishikawa),PFMEA / DFMEA, Control Plans, SPC & Capability Studies (Cp/Cpk)
• Experience managing supplier escalations and containment activity
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and GD&T
• RTW in the UK without restrictions (PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIPS)

Desirable Skills:

• Six Sigma Green Belt (or above)
• VDA 6.3 Auditor qualification
• Experience within BIW, powertrain, chassis, trim or electronics supply chain
• Experience working in an EPMC environment
• Proficient in Minitab statistics