Automotive Quality Engineer

Page Personnel; Burnley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension 9%

Medical cashback

Shopping cashback

Cycle to work

EV car leasing

Job summary

Page Personnel is seeking an Automotive Quality Engineer in Burnley, England. You will act as the primary quality contact for designated customer accounts and support 8D/MRB processes, with a focus on data-driven improvements across the business.

The role requires experience in automotive quality tools, ISO9001/IATF knowledge and strong Excel/Word/PowerPoint skills; salary is £40,000–£45,000, including pension and cashback benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous quality engineering experience preferred.
• Degree educated or equivalent (engineering-based discipline) preferred.
• Experience with PFMEA, Control plan, PPAP, SPC, MSA, 8D and process capability is required.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of quality contact for specific customer accounts.
• Support the completion of 8D reports and MRB reviews.
• Chair weekly cross-unit meetings to review non-conforming product and containment fallout.
• Utilise SPC, MSA and process capability to highlight risks and drive improvements.
• Support development of PPAP documents and internal audits.

Skills

Quality engineering

ISO 9001 knowledge

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

PFMEA

Control plan

PPAP

SPC

MSA

8D problem solving

Job description

About Our Client

Based in Lancashire, this established precision engineering manufacturer is a leading supplier of high-quality machined and engineered components to major OEMs and Tier 1 organisations across a range of sectors. Operating from a modern, state-of-the-art facility, the business offers a fully integrated manufacturing solution, combining design support, fabrication, precision machining, assembly, surface treatments, quality inspection, and logistics under one roof.Serving industries such as automotive, aerospace, defence, off-highway, rail, mining, and power generation, the company has built a reputation for delivering complex engineering projects with exceptional quality, reliability, and on-time performance. With advanced CNC machining capabilities, extensive manufacturing capacity, and a strong focus on continuous improvement, it provides end-to-end solutions from prototype development through to full volume production.Driven by innovation, technical expertise, and a customer-first approach, the organisation continues to support global manufacturers with robust, cost-effective engineering solutions tailored to demanding industrial environments.

Job Description

• Act as the first point of quality contact for specific customer accounts
• Support the completion of 8D reports
• Support MRB reviews
• Chair weekly meetings in each business unit to review internal data for non-conforming product, customer line-returns, containment fallout and layered process audit non-conformances and champion data-driven improvements, across the business.
• Employ a range of statistical tools such as process capability, measurement systems analysis and statistical process control in order to highlight risk or identify areas for continuous improvement.
• Support the new product introduction function with the completion of PFMEA, control plan and other PPAP documents.
• Manage internal calibration registers.
• Participate in manufacturing process audits and system audits
• Work in accordance with and support the development of the business management system

The Successful Applicant

A successful 'Automotive Quality Engineer' should have:

• Previous quality engineering experience preferred
• Degree educated or equivalent (preferably in an engineering-based discipline) preferred.
• Experience of quality core tools including PFMEA, Control plan, PPAP, SPC, MSA, 8D and process capability, required.
• Professional qualifications in the core tools including PFMEA, Control plan, PPAP, SPC, MSA, 8D and process capability, preferred.
• Internal auditor or lead auditor certification desirable
• Working knowledge of ISO9001 and IATF 16949 required
• Working knowledge of ISO14001 desirableStrong working knowledge of Microsoft packages included Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint required.

What's on Offer

• Permanent Automotive Quality Engineer position in Burnley.
• Salary of £40,000 to £45,000 dependent on the level of experience.
• Salary sacrifice pension, totalling 9%, with 5% employee and 4% employer contributions.
• Medical cashback and a high street shopping cashback card.
• Cycle to work scheme and EV car leasing scheme.

Automotive Quality Engineer Burnley, England