Lead Quality Engineer

AB Dynamics; Bradford-on-Avon; Presencial; GBP 55.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Discretionary bonus

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Life assurance 6x salary

Pension contributions

Health screening

Descripción de la vacante

AB Dynamics is seeking a Lead Quality Engineer to drive root-cause analysis and permanent improvements across electronics and electro-mechanical production. You will strengthen the Quality Management System, lead audits, and work closely with Engineering and Manufacturing to implement robust containment and corrective actions.

Based in Bradford on Avon, you will mentor Quality Technicians, develop work instructions, and ensure processes deliver quality right first time.

Formación

• Experience with electronics and electro-mechanical manufacturing methods.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems and standards (e.g. ISO 9001).
• Be a trained auditor and have demonstrated experience conducting audits and managing NCRs.
• Practical experience in applying structured problem-solving tools such as 8D / 5 Whys.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, and procurement.
• Experience working within an engineering or manufacturing focused business.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate delivery of containment, corrective and preventive actions on customer concerns, with analysis and feedback within the framework of 8D with timely responses—ensuring corrective and preventive measures are put in place.
• Partner with Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering to ensure corrective actions result in permanent positive change.
• In collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering and Production Team Leaders, improve assembly processes ensuring quality right first time and no-fault forward approach for quality improvement.
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for production issues prior to escalation to Engineering – ensuring the first basic problem solving has been completed, creating alignment with the Quality Road Map.
• Create and technically validate work instructions, Control Plans, and inspection Checklists to ensure shopfloor accuracy and complete product coverage.
• Identify quality trends and prioritise improvement efforts, actively seeking opportunities for continuous improvement of SQDCP performance.
• Continual development of in-process testing supporting evidence-based product compliance prior to shipment.
• In line with the Quality Road Map, ensure NPD projects are successfully production ready prior to handover.
• Perform internal audits as per the plan.
• Coach and upskill Quality Technicians in evidence-based problem-solving.
• Promote and uphold safe working practices, ensuring quality activities support and reinforce business safety standards.

Conocimientos

Electronics manufacturing

Electro-mechanical manufacturing

ISO 9001 knowledge

Auditing

8D / 5 Whys

Cross-functional collaboration

Engineering/manufacturing background

Descripción del empleo

Lead Quality Engineer

Department: Quality

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Bradford on Avon, United Kingdom

Reporting To: Head of Quality

Description

About AB Dynamics

AB Dynamics is one of the world’s leading specialists in automotive test systems, supplying a range of advanced solutions including driving robots, ADAS soft crash targets and driving simulators to all major vehicle manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers globally. The company's unique technology is used for many applications including the development of autonomous vehicles.

Role Overview

The Quality Engineer leads the investigation and resolution of customer and production issues, ensuring robust root cause analysis and effective corrective actions that drive permanent improvement. The role strengthens the Quality Management System through process optimisation, technical problem solving, and evidence‑based verification, supported by strong electrical and assembly expertise. Where required, the Quality Engineer implements changes to processes and/or product to improve quality and customer experience.

Core Responsibilities

• Coordinate delivery of containment, corrective and preventive actions on customer concerns, with analysis and feedback within the framework of 8D with timely responses – ensuring corrective and preventive measures are put in place.
• Partner with Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering to ensure corrective actions result in permanent positive change.
• In collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering and Production Team Leaders, improve assembly processes ensuring quality right first time and no-fault forward approach for quality improvement.
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for production issues prior to escalation to Engineering – ensuring the first basic problem solving has been completed, creating alignment with the Quality Road Map.
• Create and technically validate work instructions, Control Plans, and inspection Checklists to ensure shopfloor accuracy and complete product coverage.
• Identify quality trends and prioritise improvement efforts, actively seeking opportunities for continuous improvement of SQDCP performance.
• Continual development of in-process testing supporting evidence-based product compliance prior to shipment.
• In line with the Quality Road Map, ensure NPD projects are successfully production ready prior to handover.
• Perform internal audits as per the plan.
• Coach and upskill Quality Technicians in evidence-based problem-solving.
• Promote and uphold safe working practices, ensuring quality activities support and reinforce business safety standards.

What are we looking for?

Essential:

• Evidenced experienced with electronics and electro-mechanical manufacturing methods and diagnosis, with the ability to constructively challenge teams, assembly processes, and build quality.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems and standards (e.g. ISO 9001).
• Be a trained auditor and have demonstrated experience conducting audits and managing NCRs.
• Practical experience in applying structured problem-solving tools such as 8D / 5 Whys.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, and procurement.
• Experience working within an engineering or manufacturing focused business.

Desirable

• Experience supporting product development projects from a quality perspective.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodologies.

Person Specification:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Ability to build constructive interdepartmental relationships whilst maintaining clear expectations.
• Willingness to travel, with only occasional supplier visits when required.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Why join us?

We are part of the AB Dynamics Group, an innovative, dynamic listed business with a friendly and supportive working environment. In addition to competitive salaries, our attractive benefits package includes:

• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, which increases every 2 complete years up to a max of 32 days
• Up to 10% matched pension contributions, with option to salary exchange
• Private Medical Insurance – Family cover (Company funded benefit in kind)
• Life Assurance 6x salary
• Option to join Critical Illness Insurance, Dental Insurance and Health screening
• Income protection (Company funded)
• Enhanced parental leave
• EAP including mental, physical and financial wellbeing support
• Enhanced sick pay after 1 years’ service
• Volunteering days – up to 2 per year

At AB Dynamics Group we set ourselves ambitious objectives and strive to work according to our values of customers, people, diversity, innovation, excellence and responsibility. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We do not discriminate against staff based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

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