Automotive Quality Process Engineer - Continuous Improvement

Apex Resource Management Ltd; Woking; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Resource Management Ltd is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Process Engineer in the Woking area to drive robust quality processes and continuous improvement across series production in a high-performance automotive environment.

You will lead quality changes, develop control plans, and coordinate audits with cross-functional teams to ensure product conformity and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in manufacturing or quality engineering within automotive manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of automotive manufacturing processes and quality systems.
• Experience developing and maintaining control plans and PFMEAs.
• Experience conducting process audits.
• Knowledge of GD&T, engineering drawings and manufacturing requirements.
• Experience with process mapping and system design methodologies.
• Structured problem-solving (8D, DMAIC, 5 Whys, Ishikawa).
• Experience analysing quality data and implementing corrective actions.
• Familiarity with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, APQP, PPAP and Lean principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and improve control plans using PFMEA and other quality inputs.
• Create process documentation supporting inspection, verification and validation.
• Ensure LEG-SOS requirements are current and aligned to production.
• Support operator training for process changes.
• Develop torque audit plans and coordinate audits across departments.
• Document non-conformances and drive actions to resolution.
• Manage Manufacturing Quality owned QCRs from assignment to closure.
• Use statistical analysis to identify trends and improvements.
• Support cross-functional teams to achieve manufacturing quality deliverables.
• Lead Manufacturing Quality Change Requests with assessment, planning and verification.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives to optimise quality performance.
• Ensure process compliance with quality standards and customer requirements.

Skills

Quality Engineering

Automotive manufacturing

IATF 16949 knowledge

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

PFMEA

IATF 16949 standards

Job description

Apex Resource Management Ltd is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Process Engineer in the Woking area to drive robust quality processes and continuous improvement across series production in a high-performance automotive environment.

You will lead quality changes, develop control plans, and coordinate audits with cross-functional teams to ensure product conformity and customer satisfaction.