Quality Engineer - Automotive Assembly - to £50k

We are recruiting a Quality Engineer - Automotive Assembly to support the launch of a new automotive assembly operation. This role offers a unique opportunity to embed quality into processes from day one, working in a fast-paced and evolving manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Establish and maintain quality control processes in line with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001

Conduct audits and inspections of assembly operations

Monitor quality KPIs including scrap, defects, and customer complaints

Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)

Support new product launches and engineering changes (APQP)

Maintain quality documentation (Control Plans, FMEA, PPAP)

Collaborate with suppliers, customers, and internal teams on quality issues

Train production staff on quality standards and best practices

Requirements

Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Manufacturing Engineering, or similar

Minimum 3 years' experience in automotive quality engineering

Strong knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001 , and core quality tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC)

Knowledge of VDA 6.3 / VDA 6.5