Quality Engineer
Listed on 2026-10-08
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Quality Engineering -
Engineering
Quality Engineering
Quality Engineer, experienced and motivated, with an extensive knowledge of and background in the automotive industry, required to join a well-established leading manufacturer based in Kings Norton, Birmingham. As Quality Engineer, you would be responsible for conducting and defining Quality Engineering activities, ensuring a robust QMS is implemented and maintained. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional, hard-working individual who is reliable, task-orientated, and thrives in a team-based environment.
Offered as a temporary to permanent contract, could be permanent for the right candidate, the role of Quality Engineer provides a competitive salary, a supportive, collaborative team environment and opportunities for continuous improvement and professional development.
Quality Engineer Responsibilities:- Support, maintain, and continuously improve the Quality Management System in line with IATF 16949 and AS9100 standards
- Lead and support PPAP completion and submissions
- Develop, review, and maintain Control Plans, PFMEAs, and related quality documentation
- Write, review, and maintain clear and effective work instructions
- Drive continuous improvement activities using Six Sigma methodologies
- Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions
- Support internal and external audits and customer quality requirements
- Work collaboratively with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to achieve quality objectives
- Promote a strong quality culture throughout the organisation
Key Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Quality Engineer within a manufacturing environment
- Strong working knowledge of IATF 16949 and AS9100 standards
- Hands-on experience with PPAP, Control Plans, and PFMEA
- Experience writing and maintaining work instructions
- Professional, reliable, and highly task-orientated
- Personable with strong communication skills
- Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Training and practical experience with Hexagon Arm (CMM)
- Working knowledge of Poly Works software
- Six Sigma trained (Green Belt or higher preferred)
Location:
3 days working in at the Redditch site and 2 days working at the Kings Norton site
Hours:
Monday to Thursday, 7:00 – 16:00 and Friday 7:00 – 13:00
Salary:
Up to £42,000 p.a. dependent upon experience
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