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 additional benefits for both permanent and contract roles.
- Other info: Opportunities for professional growth and collaboration with diverse teams.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on vehicle quality and safety.
- Qualifications: Degree in engineering and 3+ years of quality engineering experience required.
The predicted salary is between 29 - 29 £ per hour.
Quality Engineer, Commercial Vehicles Motherwell Permanent or Contract 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 Permanent Upto £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 TPBN1_UKTJ
Quality Engineer, Motherwell - Perm or contract 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
