At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead quality strategy and ensure top-notch product launches in the automotive industry.
- Company: Join a leading manufacturer of premium vehicles focused on high-performance technology.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and a chance to work with cutting-edge automotive technology.
- Other info: On-site role in Buckinghamshire with opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on product quality and customer satisfaction in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in quality engineering, APQP/PPAP knowledge, and strong problem-solving skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Step into an exciting new challenge with the Advanced Quality Engineer role, where quality strategy, supplier collaboration and customer-ready approvals come together in the automotive industry.
If quality drive and continuous improvement energise the working day, this Advanced Quality Engineer position offers a real platform to influence new product introductions, support launch readiness, and help deliver products that meet demanding standards for premium vehicles.
What You Will Do
- Coordinate APQP activities across all new product introductions for the Advanced Quality Engineer role.
- Control and track all APQP documentation through PPAP approval, ensuring customer submission dates are achieved.
- Execute PPAP submissions and manage Engineering Change requests for both customer and internal changes.
- Own project quality across project phases, acting as a single point of contact for customer project quality concerns.
- Oversee BEON/PPAP release status and contribute to lessons-learned workshops across the product range.
- Produce monthly PPAP/BEON status reports and escalate delays early when launch targets are at risk.
- What You Will Bring
- Significant experience in quality or project quality within a medium-volume manufacturing environment, ideally automotive.
- Strong APQP/PPAP exposure, including working knowledge of customer-specific PPAP requirements.
- Proven problem-solving capability using structured methodologies such as 8D, PPS, and advanced root cause analysis.
- Solid understanding of IMDS and experience working with customer and supplier stakeholders.
- IAFT 16949 auditing experience is essential, alongside confidence with Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Power Point) and tools such as Minitab.
This Advanced Quality Engineer role supports the company's transformation into a world-class manufacturer by strengthening quality discipline across new programmes and launch readiness.
The company designs and manufactures products for premium car makers, with a strong emphasis on high-performance technology, rigorous testing capability and clean-room manufacturing excellence.
In this position, quality ownership and cross-functional collaboration help ensure releases meet customer expectations and quality targets.
Location
The Advanced Quality Engineer role is based on-site in Buckinghamshire, within a manufacturing environment where customer milestones and launch timelines are managed with precision.
The Advanced Quality Engineer role is an integral part of our quality program and offers professionals an opportunity to impact real launch outcomes.
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Advanced Quality Engineer in Buckingham employer: Jonathan Lee
Mazak is an excellent employer that values its employees by offering a supportive work culture and numerous benefits, including 25 days of holiday, life insurance, and an Aviva pension. Located in Worcester, this fast-paced factory role not only provides opportunities for personal growth and skill development but also fosters a collaborative environment where self-motivated individuals can thrive.
