Programme Quality Engineer

Programme Quality Engineer

Midlands (UK) – Contract (Outside IR35) or Permanent

We’re looking for a Programme Quality Engineer to drive quality excellence across new product introductions, ensuring robust planning and flawless execution from concept through to production. You’ll play a key role in delivering APQP milestones, supporting customer requirements, and embedding proactive quality practices across the full programme lifecycle.

• Support APQP deliverables and ensure alignment with customer expectations
• Drive quality activities across NPI, including ISIR, capability studies, AAR, and PPAP
• Develop and optimise measurement systems using SPC and support DOE activities
• Contribute to design reviews and prototype builds
• Create and maintain Control Plans and support D/PFMEA reviews
• Prepare, review, and audit PPAP submission packs
• Lead root cause analysis (8D) and implement effective containment actions
• Provide training and guidance to cross-functional teams on quality standards
• Support production teams to meet customer and quality requirements
• Ensure successful PSW submission and approval
  
  Promote continuous improvement through data-driven and digital quality methods

• Proven experience in Quality Engineering within the automotive sector
• Qualified to Degree, HND, HNC, IQA level or equivalent
• Strong expertise in Control Plans and PFMEA development and auditing
• Experience with APIS IQ (or similar) for PFMEA and Control Plans
• Solid background in PPAP preparation and review
• Confident conducting audits and influencing cross-functional teams
• Strong knowledge of APQP, IATF 16949, and ISO 9001
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Background in plastics and/or complex assembly (desirable)
• Experience working with OEMs such as Jaguar Land Rover (advantageous)

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in high-profile programmes, working at the forefront of quality within a dynamic and fast-paced automotive environment.