Job Overview: The Quality Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining assurance protocols to ensure products meet company standards and customer expectations. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve manufacturing processes, conduct audits, and resolve quality issues promptly. Salary negotiable DOE Responsibilities: * Quality Planning: Lead and support Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities for new product launches. * Culture: Promote a strong quality culture throughout the business and supply chain and drive a behavioural approach to “Right First Time, Every Time” Quality culture. * Problem Solving: Investigate internal and customer quality concerns using structured techniques like 8D, 5 Whys, and Fish bone (FMEA) analysis to identify root causes and implement permanent corrective actions * Auditing: Coordinate and facilitate internal and external/certification audits to verify compliance with established processes and procedures against ISO 9001 requirements. * Continuous Improvement: Monitor and drive improvement of key KPIs including waste, rework rates, and overall RFT process performance. * Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of activities, including process flow diagrams, control plans, and risk mitigation plans. Ensure documentation is up-to-date and accessible to relevant stakeholders. * Training and Support: Provide training and support to production teams on proper implementation of techniques and adherence to established process controls. Foster a culture of proactive risk management and quality assurance. * Collaboration: Collaborate closely with internal departments to address process challenges, * implement best practices and drive innovation. * Compliance: Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company policies related to manufacturing processes and quality management systems. * Deputizing: Act in the absence of the Quality Manager, overseeing all quality management systems and processes Qualifications: * Proven experience in an automotive manufacturing environment desirable. * Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) membership or equivalent qualification is highly desirable. * Proficiency in process simulation, statistical analysis, and data-driven decision-making. * Experience with audit planning, conducting internal and supplier audits, and ensuring compliance. * Excellent communication and teamwork abilities. * Experience with quality tools such as FMEA, APQP, PPAP, SPC, and 8D. * Knowledge of quality standards (IATF 16949, ISO 9001)