At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure quality standards for commercial vehicles and components while driving continuous improvement.
- Company: Leading commercial vehicle manufacturer in Motherwell with a focus on quality.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension, and various employee benefits.
- Other info: Opportunity for both permanent and contract roles with career growth potential.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on vehicle quality and safety.
- Qualifications: Degree in engineering and 3+ years in quality engineering required.
The predicted salary is between 38250 - 46750 £ per year.
Our commercial vehicle client based in Motherwell is urgently looking for a suitably qualified Quality Engineer on either a permanent or contract basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that commercial vehicles and components meet customer, company, and regulatory quality requirements. The role will involve developing and maintaining quality systems, analyzing manufacturing processes, resolving quality issues, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with industry standards throughout the manufacturing process.
Key Responsibilities of the role:
- Develop, implement, and maintain quality control plans, inspection standards, and testing procedures.
- Monitor product quality throughout manufacturing and assembly processes.
- Investigate customer complaints, warranty claims, and internal quality issues using structured problem-solving methodologies.
- Perform root cause analysis using tools such as 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram, and Pareto Analysis.
- Lead corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities and verify their effectiveness.
- Conduct process audits, product audits, and layered process audits.
- Ensure compliance with Quality Management Systems such as IATF 16949 and ISO 9001.
- Support APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, and MSA activities for new product development.
- Analyze quality data and prepare reports on defects, rework, scrap, and customer quality performance.
- Collaborate with Production, Design, Manufacturing Engineering, Purchasing, and Supplier Quality teams to resolve quality concerns.
- Participate in supplier development and supplier quality improvement initiatives.
- Ensure calibration and maintenance of inspection and measuring equipment.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
- Train production personnel on quality standards, inspection methods, and quality awareness.
- Support internal, customer, and third-party quality audits.
Required/Expected Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 3+ years of experience in quality engineering within the automotive, commercial vehicle or industrial manufacturing sector.
- Knowledge of industrial quality standards including IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and relevant customer-specific requirements.
- Experience with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, and Control Plans.
- Familiarity with GD&T, engineering drawings, and inspection techniques.
- Good understanding of welding, machining, fabrication, painting, and vehicle assembly processes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and quality data analysis tools.
Beneficial Preferred Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
- Experience with ERP systems and quality management software.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to continuous improvement.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
- Right First Time (RTF)
- Customer complaints and warranty performance
- Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ)
- Scrap and rework reduction
- Corrective action closure effectiveness
- Supplier quality performance
- Internal and external audit compliance
- Process capability (Cp/Cpk)
- On-time completion of quality improvement projects
Working Conditions:
- Manufacturing plant environment with regular shop floor activities.
- Interaction with production teams, suppliers, and customers.
- Occasional travel to supplier and customer locations, as required.
Personal Candidate Competencies:
- Quality mindset
- Customer focus
- Problem solving and decision making
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Planning and execution
- Continuous improvement orientation
- Integrity and accountability
Overview:
- Industry: Commercial Vehicles
- Location: Motherwell, Scotland with some travel to suppliers/customer sites
- Style of working: Permanent Up to £45k pa plus benefits inc pension, DIS, Maternity etc
- Contract circa £29.00ph Ltd Co / Umbrella 12mths initial.
- Only applications from candidates pre-authorised to work in the UK will be considered - NO VISA ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE
Quality Engineer, Motherwell - Perm or contract in Central employer: Independent Resource Services (UK) Ltd
As a leading global player in the automotive sector, our company offers an exceptional work environment in Surrey, where innovation and collaboration thrive. Employees benefit from competitive compensation, comprehensive training programmes, and ample opportunities for professional growth, all while contributing to cutting-edge projects that shape the future of automotive adhesives. Join us to be part of a dynamic team that values your expertise and fosters a culture of excellence.
Contact Details:
Independent Resource Services (UK) Ltd Recruitment Team
