Manufacturing Process Engineer

Apex Resource Management Ltd; Woking; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Resource Management Ltd is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer in Woking, Surrey, on a 6-month contract. You will support quality objectives in a high-performance automotive manufacturing environment, leading quality-related production changes and driving continuous improvement across operations.

You will work with cross-functional teams to deploy robust Control Plans, PFMEAs, and inspection standards, while mentoring operators and coordinating audits to ensure product conformity and

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing quality/process engineering.
• Strong understanding of automotive processes and quality systems.
• Experience with Control Plans, PFMEAs, and inspection standards.
• Experience conducting process audits.
• Knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawings.
• Proven problem-solving using 8D, DMAIC, PPS, 5 Why and Ishikawa.
• Familiarity with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, APQP, PPAP and Lean.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and improve robust Control Plans using PFMEA.
• Create and maintain process documentation for inspection, verification and validation.
• Coordinate LEG-SOS requirements with production relevance.
• Support operator training for process changes.
• Develop torque audit plans aligned to build, process and quality needs.
• Coordinate torque audits and ensure timely completion across departments.
• Document non-conformances and drive actions to resolution.
• Manage Manufacturing Quality-owned QCRs from assignment to closure.
• Utilise statistical analysis to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Support Engineering, Corporate Quality, Logistics and Launch teams to achieve quality deliverables.
• Lead Manufacturing Quality Change Requests with assessment and verification.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives in manufacturing quality.

Skills

Quality systems

PFMEA

Control Plans

8D problem solving

DMAIC / Lean

GD&T knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

IATF 16949

APQP / PPAP

Lean Manufacturing

Job description

Position:Manufacturing Process Engineer

Rate: To be discussed on application

Location: Woking, Surrey

Contract: 6 month contract

Role Summary

An exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Process Engineer to support the delivery of manufacturing quality objectives throughout series production within a high-performance automotive manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Quality Systems Manager, the Manufacturing Quality Process Engineer will be responsible for ensuring Manufacturing Quality-owned processes are robustly defined, maintained and continuously improved to support product conformity, customer satisfaction and operational performance.

The role will also lead the implementation of quality-related production changes, ensuring effective deployment, process compliance and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. The Manufacturing Quality Process Engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive quality improvements, manage quality concerns and support operational excellence initiatives.

Role & Responsibilities of a Manufacturing Process Engineer

• Develop, maintain and improve robust Control Plans using appropriate quality inputs including PFMEA.
• Create and maintain process documentation supporting inspection, verification and validation activities.
• Ensure all LEG-SOS requirements are current, available and aligned to production requirements.
• Support operator training activities to ensure successful implementation of process changes.
• Develop comprehensive torque audit plans aligned to build, process and quality requirements.
• Coordinate torque audit activity and ensure timely completion across relevant departments.
• Document non-conformances identified during audits and drive actions through to resolution.
• Manage Manufacturing Quality-owned QCRs from assignment through to closure or formal handover.
• Utilise statistical analysis techniques to identify trends, root causes and improvement opportunities.
• Support Engineering, Corporate Quality, Logistics and Launch teams to achieve manufacturing quality deliverables.
• Lead Manufacturing Quality Change Requests, ensuring effective assessment, planning, implementation and verification
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives to optimise manufacturing quality performance.
• Support process compliance and adherence to relevant quality standards and customer requirements.

Requirements of a Manufacturing Process Engineer

• Degree-qualified in Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• Previous experience within a Manufacturing Engineering or Quality Engineering role in automotive manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of automotive manufacturing processes and quality systems.
• Experience developing and maintaining Control Plans, PFMEAs, process documentation and inspection standards.
• Experience conducting process audits.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications and manufacturing requirements.
• Experience with process mapping and system design methodologies.
• Proven use of structured problem-solving techniques including 8D, DMAIC, PPS, 5 Why and Ishikawa.
• Experience analysing quality data and implementing robust corrective actions.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, APQP, PPAP and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Strong statistical analysis and data interpretation skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional communication abilities.
• Demonstrated capability to drive process optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives.
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