Graduate SQD Engineer - Automotive Quality & Audits

Nissan Motor Iberica SA; Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£35,967.91 starting salary

Remote Working Policy (2 days WFH)

Flexible working options

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Private medical cover

Car ownership/finance scheme

Onsite parking & subsidised restaurant

Onsite gym facilities

Job summary

Nissan's Graduate Supplier Quality Development (SQD) Engineer program offers hands-on experience at Sunderland NMUK or NTCE Cranfield, working with suppliers across the UK and Europe. You’ll gain exposure to automotive quality systems, auditing, and data-driven quality improvement while developing core SQD skills for a future specialist role.

The programme emphasizes on-the-job training, progression through audit certification, and collaboration with Purchasing, Engineering, and Plant Quality

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or Postgraduate Degree in Engineering (2:1/merit or higher).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside experienced SQD engineers gaining on the job training.
• Gain expertise in automotive manufacturing technologies and quality systems.
• Become a formally Certified Nissan Auditor.
• Support supplier quality investigations and improvement activities.
• Assist with supplier assessments, process audits and quality reviews.
• Monitor supplier quality performance and identify trends using data analysis.
• Support New Model Introduction and vehicle launch activities.
• Review manufacturing processes, quality controls and production readiness.
• Participate in NPQP and problem-solving activities.
• Work with Purchasing, Engineering and Plant Quality teams.
• Support suppliers in implementing corrective and preventive actions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Engineering degree (2:1/merit)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Nissan's Graduate Supplier Quality Development (SQD) Engineer program offers hands-on experience at Sunderland NMUK or NTCE Cranfield, working with suppliers across the UK and Europe. You’ll gain exposure to automotive quality systems, auditing, and data-driven quality improvement while developing core SQD skills for a future specialist role.

The programme emphasizes on-the-job training, progression through audit certification, and collaboration with Purchasing, Engineering, and Plant Quality