Junior Quality Engineer

SJR Partners; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Birmingham is seeking a Junior IATF Quality Engineer to support the maintenance and development of quality management systems. Responsibilities include assisting with audits, monitoring quality KPIs, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates have experience in IATF 16949 environments and possess strong communication and problem-solving skills. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in automotive quality systems.

Qualifications

• Experience working within an IATF 16949 quality environment.
• Understanding of QMS principles and quality documentation.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Proactive mindset with strong problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Support the maintenance and development of the IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Assist with internal audits and preparation for external audits.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Help maintain quality documentation and procedures.
• Monitor and report quality KPIs including scrap and rework.
• Support supplier quality activities and certification requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Experience in IATF 16949 environment

Good communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Job description

Title

Junior IATF Quality Engineer

Location

Birmingham - commutable from Wolverhampton, Solihull, Walsall, Sutton Coldfield

Salary

£28 - 35,000, dependent on experience

Overview of role

An excellent opportunity for a Junior Quality Engineer to join a long-established, award-winning manufacturing business during an exciting period of growth. The role will support the maintenance, development and auditing of the Quality Management System, with a strong focus on IATF 16949 compliance, continuous improvement and audit readiness. This position offers genuine development for someone looking to build a long-term career in automotive quality systems.

Overview of client

Our client is a Birmingham-based precision engineering and manufacturing company. Supplying high-precision tooling and components into sectors including Automotive & Aerospace, the business has recently entered a significant growth phase driven by R&D investment and new market opportunities.

Key responsibilities

• Support the maintenance and ongoing development of the IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
• Assist with internal audits and preparation for external and customer audits
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions (8D, NCRs)
• Help maintain quality documentation, procedures and work instructions
• Monitor and report quality KPIs including scrap, rework and complaints
• Support supplier quality activities and certification requirements
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing

What we are looking for

• Experience working within an IATF 16949 quality environment (junior or early-career level)
• Understanding of QMS principles and quality documentation
• Good communication and organisational skills
• A proactive mindset with strong problem-solving ability
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a wider team
• Internal auditor training or H&S awareness is desirable but not essential