Quality Engineer
Listed on 2026-09-17
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Engineering
Quality Engineering, Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Injection Molding -
Manufacturing / Production
Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer, Injection Molding
QUALITY ENGINEER – AUTOMOTIVE | PAINT & INJECTION MOULDING
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm
Start: Immediate
We are looking for a hands-on Quality Engineer from an Automotive manufacturing environment to join a growing operation in Basildon.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer who wants to take ownership of quality, develop processes and build a quality team from the ground up
.
The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in paint spraying and surface finishing
, with experience working with plastic and metal components
, alongside a solid understanding of plastic injection moulding
.
- Own quality across injection moulding, paint spraying and final inspection
. - Identify and resolve product and process defects.
- Develop quality standards, inspection procedures and defect catalogues.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Work closely with Production and Engineering to reduce defects, scrap and rework.
- Drive process improvement and quality standards across the operation.
- Establish and develop the quality function and build a team from the ground up
. - 3+ years' experience in Quality Engineering within Automotive/manufacturing
. - Strong hands-on experience in paint spraying, paint processing or surface finishing
. - Expert knowledge of paint defects and application processes.
- Experience painting plastic and metal components
. - Strong knowledge of plastic injection moulding
. - Experience with root cause analysis, corrective actions and continuous improvement.
- Practical, hands-on approach with strong problem-solving skills.
- Automated or robotic paint systems.
- APQP, PPAP, 8D, FMEA or SPC knowledge.
- Experience establishing quality systems and building teams.
This is not simply a traditional Quality Engineer role
. You will have genuine ownership and the opportunity to shape the quality function, improve manufacturing processes and build a team as the business grows
.
We are particularly interested in candidates from a Paint Technician, Paint Process Engineer, Quality Engineer or Manufacturing Engineering background.
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