Automotive Quality Systems Engineer for APQP & CI

M-Tec Engineering Solutions; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

M-Tec Engineering Solutions in the West Midlands seeks an experienced Quality Systems Engineer to own and improve the site QMS, ensuring IATF 16949 and VDA 6.3 compliance across manufacturing operations. You will drive quality improvements, handle non-conformances and support new product launches.

This role requires strong auditing skills, APQP/FMEA/PPAP experience and a solid track record in continuous improvement within automotive environments.

Qualifications

• HNC-level qualification or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a Quality Systems/Quality Engineering role within automotive manufacturing.
• Strong working knowledge of IATF 16949 and VDA 6.3 standards.
• Experience auditing and maintaining Quality Management Systems.
• Understanding of APQP, FMEA, PPAP and 8D problem-solving techniques.

Responsibilities

• Audit, maintain and optimise the site QMS to ensure IATF 16949 and VDA 6.3 compliance.
• Lead corrective actions and manage non-conformances to resolution.
• Coordinate and manage engineering change processes with weekly meetings.
• Support APQP, FMEA and PPAP activities for new and existing products.
• Investigate external quality issues using 8D problem-solving methodology.
• Monitor internal scrap and collaborate with Process/Manufacturing Engineering to reduce waste.

Skills

Quality systems knowledge

Audit experience

Continuous improvement

Problem solving (8D)

IATF 16949 knowledge

Education

HNC level qualification or equivalent

Tools

APQP

FMEA

PPAP

8D

VDA 6.3

Job description

M-Tec Engineering Solutions in the West Midlands seeks an experienced Quality Systems Engineer to own and improve the site QMS, ensuring IATF 16949 and VDA 6.3 compliance across manufacturing operations. You will drive quality improvements, handle non-conformances and support new product launches.

This role requires strong auditing skills, APQP/FMEA/PPAP experience and a solid track record in continuous improvement within automotive environments.