Site Quality Engineer

Overview

We are looking for a talented Site Quality Engineer to join our Quality Team, in Huddersfield, United Kingdom

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that reduce scrap, minimize pallet failures, and enhance overall product quality.
• Lead containment, corrective action, and root-cause analysis activities (FTA, 7-Step, Ishikawa, 5 Why) to eliminate recurring issues and protect the customer.
• Strengthen the site’s quality systems by ensuring compliance with IATF 16949, customer‑specific requirements, and AIAG core tools.
• Support APQP and PPAP processes to ensure new or modified products meet quality expectations and are ready for production.
• Utilize statistical methods—including MSA, capability studies, and SPC—to influence data‑driven decisions and improve process stability.
• Serve as a technical quality resource for cross‑functional partners, fostering collaboration and alignment on customer‑centric solutions.
• Promote Quality 4.0 capabilities by leveraging digital tools, cloud‑based systems, and connected data to enhance process visibility and performance.
• Lead or support internal quality audits and Safe Launch initiatives to ensure long‑term product reliability and compliance.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with the capacity to apply structured quality methodologies.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate across teams and convey technical information clearly and professionally.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, change management, and continuous improvement principles.
• Ability to influence diverse stakeholders and drive balanced, quality‑focused decisions.
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, apprenticeship or a scientific discipline, or a related technical field; equivalent hands‑on experience may be considered.
• Experience in quality engineering, manufacturing, or process improvement roles within an industrial or automotive environment is preferred.
• Mandatory strong knowledge of the following disciplines: AIAG core tools (APQP, FMEA, PPAP, MSA, SPC) and IATF 16949 standards.
• Background in conducting audits, leading problem‑solving activities, and using data‑driven decision‑making tools.