At a Glance
- Tasks: Support quality processes, conduct audits, and implement sustainable solutions in a hands-on role.
- Company: Leading automotive Tier 1 supplier known for innovation and precision manufacturing.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 33 days holiday, pension scheme, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Permanent PM shift with strong focus on personal development and team collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on quality excellence in a supportive and dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in quality management and knowledge of quality tools like 8D and APQP.
The predicted salary is between 38000 - 43000 £ per year.
Quality Engineering on PM shift in West Bromwich/Birmingham, offering you the opportunity to work with a leading automotive Tier 1 supplier. This private organisation prides itself on innovation and excellence in precision manufacturing, fostering a supportive environment where your skills truly make a difference. With a strong focus on career progression and ongoing development, this role provides both stability and the chance to expand your expertise within a committed team.
The Quality Engineer role itself is a hands‑on, staff‑level position working closely with the Quality Manager on a permanent PM shift. Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting new product introductions
- Investigating quality issues
- Implementing sustainable solutions
- Developing the Quality Operating System
- Embedding a genuine quality culture throughout the organisation
- Supporting and challenging existing quality processes and procedures
- Conducting process and system audits, managing non‑compliance issues
- Owning and maintaining process control plans and work instructions
- Performing daily product audits, including material testing and X‑ray analysis
- Supporting metrology activities and hosting customer SQA inspections
- Building strong internal relationships to promote quality excellence
To be successful as Quality Engineer here, you will have a healthy mix of the following:
- A solid understanding of quality management in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with TS16949 and extensive knowledge of quality tools such as 8D, APQP, PPAP, MSA, PFMEA, SPC, error proofing, and control plans
- Proven ability to investigate problems and implement effective, lasting solutions
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with a detail‑oriented approach
- Self‑motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision
- Willingness to coach and influence colleagues on quality best practices
As Quality Engineer you will enjoy:
- A competitive salary in the range of £38,000 to £43,000 + Package
- Permanent position with plenty of scope for career progression
- PM shift pattern: Monday to Thursday, 13:45 – 21:30, and Friday, 13:15 – 21:15
- 33 days holiday entitlement
- Access to the company pension scheme
