At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead quality investigations and improve processes in a global automotive manufacturing environment.
- Company: Established global coatings manufacturer with over 80 years of expertise.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, contributory pension, 25 days holiday, and learning opportunities.
- Other info: Regular day-based role with excellent long-term development potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on quality standards and drive continuous improvement.
- Qualifications: Experience in automotive manufacturing and strong problem-solving skills required.
The predicted salary is between 38000 - 43000 £ per year.
This is a newly created Quality Engineer opportunity with an established global specialist coatings manufacturer. With over 80 years of technical expertise and manufacturing operations in multiple countries, the business is strengthening its quality function through newly created roles. The position offers a regular day-based 37.5-hour week, contributory pension scheme, 25 days holiday, learning and development and more.
As Quality Engineer, you will take ownership of customer quality investigations, lead structured problem solving and deliver robust corrective actions that improve process capability and prevent repeat issues. Working closely with Production, Technical and Quality teams, you will produce customer-facing 8D reports, support PPAP and APQP activities, and contribute to the ongoing effectiveness of the Quality Management System.
Responsibilities of the Quality Engineer:- Lead customer complaint investigations and produce robust customer-facing 8D reports.
- Conduct structured Root Cause Analysis using recognised methodologies and verify effective corrective actions.
- Support PPAP, APQP, FMEA and Control Plan activities to maintain automotive quality standards.
- Analyse production quality data to identify trends, risks and improvement opportunities.
- Work closely with Production and Technical teams to improve process capability and reduce recurring defects.
- Support customer visits, technical discussions, internal non-conformance investigations and audits.
- Contribute to continuous improvement projects and provide technical support to the Quality Manager when required.
- Essential: experience in automotive manufacturing, customer quality and an IATF 16949 environment.
- Essential: proven ability to produce customer 8D reports and lead effective Root Cause Analysis.
- Essential: strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence supporting customer-facing discussions.
- Desirable: working knowledge of PPAP, APQP, FMEA, SPC and MSA.
- Desirable: experience supporting internal audits, non-conformance investigations and continuous improvement activity.
In return, you will receive a strong salary and benefits package with long-term development potential: Salary: £38k to £43k basic. Regular day-based role working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Opportunity to build technical depth within a global automotive manufacturing environment. Contributory pension scheme and 25 days holiday. Learning and development support with scope to grow within a strengthened quality function.
Quality Engineer employer: Professional Technical Ltd
As a leading lift company in London, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work culture that values innovation and teamwork. Our employees benefit from competitive salaries, comprehensive training programmes, and ample opportunities for career advancement, making us an excellent employer for those looking to grow in the engineering field. Join us and be part of a supportive environment where your contributions are recognised and rewarded.
Contact Details:
Professional Technical Ltd Recruitment Team
