Automotive Quality Engineer

About the Role

Recruit4staff is representing a leading manufacturing business in Wolverhampton for the position of Automotive Quality Engineer.

• Pay:
  Up to £22.50 per hour (PAYE) or up to £27.15 per hour (Umbrella)
• Hours of Work: 7:00am to 3:00pm Monday to Friday, with flexibility for possible afternoon shifts
• Duration:
  Temporary role for 6 months initially, potentially extendable
• Benefits:
  Immediate start available and potential overtime opportunities

• Provide structured supplier technical assistance
• Ensure purchased components meet required standards for safety, quality, delivery & cost
• Lead and support robust closure of all supplier quality related issues for all new model related programmes
• Apply 8D methodology to resolve supplier issues
• Improve supplier capability
• Lead a variety of projects related to supplier quality
• Manage supplier issue escalation, especially for suppliers with repeat or significant quality issues during pre-build activities within the plant
• Work cross-functionally with Manufacturing/Engineering teams to provide technical problem‑solving support for any issues

• Previous experience as a Quality Engineer within an automotive/EPMC environment
• Qualified in Engineering or Quality
• Strong knowledge of 8D
• Experience with technical concepts such as APQP, PPAP, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, etc.
• Excellent communication skills
• Understanding of automotive quality processes

• Six Sigma Green Belt
• Experience with in BIW, Powertrain, Chassis, Trim or Electronics supply chain
• Experience working in an EPMC environment

Commutable from:
Wolverhampton, Wednesbury, Walsall, Birmingham, Telford, Shrewsbury, West Midlands, Dudley, West Bromwich.