Advanced Quality Engineer - NPI & APQP Lead

Adient; East Staffordshire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Adient in Liverpool is seeking an Engineer Advanced Quality to drive quality deliverables during New Model launches. You will lead APQP/PPAP activities, manage DVP&R, and ensure IMDS and CCSC compliance while coordinating with the SDT and JIT plant teams.

The role demands 4+ years in automotive quality, IATF16949 experience, fluent English, and willingness to travel. Based in Liverpool with cross-functional customer contact.

Qualifications

• BSc / BEng degree or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of IATF16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control plans, DOE and SPC.
• Minimum 4 years in Automotive industry; minimum 2 years in Quality area.
• Knowledge of AIAG Quality Manuals (APQP, PPAP, MSA, FMEA).
• Fluent English.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Advanced Quality requirements for New Model Launches per PLUS, including control plans and appearance manual.
• Validate gauging and ensure data collection/evaluation for production.
• Ensure IMDS compliance across BOM items; conduct supplier APQP activities for PSW.
• Lead DVP&R, PPAP activities, and supplier PPAP approvals.
• Communicate with customer and internal teams; present at LRRs and customer reviews.
• Support JIT Plant quality during each build phase and coordinate with Quality Manager.

Skills

Quality engineering

Fluent English

Travel willingness

IATF16949 knowledge

Auditor training (IATF16949 TS16949)

APQP/PPAP knowledge

Education

BSc / BEng in Engineering

Engineering degree equivalence

Job description

Adient in Liverpool is seeking an Engineer Advanced Quality to drive quality deliverables during New Model launches. You will lead APQP/PPAP activities, manage DVP&R, and ensure IMDS and CCSC compliance while coordinating with the SDT and JIT plant teams.

The role demands 4+ years in automotive quality, IATF16949 experience, fluent English, and willingness to travel. Based in Liverpool with cross-functional customer contact.