Quality Engineer

Are you an analytical, data-driven Quality Engineer looking to make an impact across a full manufacturing lifecycle?

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This automotive manufacturing company in Coventry is seeking a dedicated quality professional to support internal teams, suppliers, and automotive OEM customers.

You will drive end-to-end quality standards for active production and NPI projects. Acting as a core bridge between clients and manufacturing, you will maintain compliance, optimise control plans, and lead structured problem-solving initiatives.

Salary circa £48-49,000 plus pension, generous holiday allowance, life assurance cover and healthcare services. Monday to Friday day shift, with early finish on Fridays.

What You'll Be Doing

• Quality Compliance & Auditing: Conduct regular audits ensuring adherence to ISO9001, IATF 16949, and VDA 6.3 standards.
• New Project Introduction (NPI): Define quality control methods, gauging systems, control plans, and handle IMDS report submissions.
• Root Cause Problem Solving: Facilitate cross-functional investigations for customer, supplier, and internal quality issues using 8D methodology.
• Data & Statistical Analysis: Execute process capability and Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA) studies to guide fact-based decision-making.
• Customer Interface: Manage OEM customer portals, monitor quality KPIs, and foster key external and internal relationships.

What We Are Looking For

• Practical experience within an automotive or high-spec manufacturing quality environment.
• Proven expertise in 8D problem solving, MSA, SPC, and control plan management.
• Strong familiarity with IATF 16949 / VDA 6.3 frameworks and IMDS submissions.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills with a collaborative, team-first mindset.
• Highly analytical approach with strong data interpretation skills.
• Take ownership of site-wide quality standards and join a collaborative team powering advanced manufacturing.