Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Apex Resource Management Ltd; Woking; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Resource Management Ltd is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Process Engineer in the Woking area to drive robust quality processes and continuous improvement across series production in a high-performance automotive environment.

You will lead quality changes, develop control plans, and coordinate audits with cross-functional teams to ensure product conformity and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in manufacturing or quality engineering within automotive manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of automotive manufacturing processes and quality systems.
• Experience developing and maintaining control plans and PFMEAs.
• Experience conducting process audits.
• Knowledge of GD&T, engineering drawings and manufacturing requirements.
• Experience with process mapping and system design methodologies.
• Structured problem-solving (8D, DMAIC, 5 Whys, Ishikawa).
• Experience analysing quality data and implementing corrective actions.
• Familiarity with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, APQP, PPAP and Lean principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and improve control plans using PFMEA and other quality inputs.
• Create process documentation supporting inspection, verification and validation.
• Ensure LEG-SOS requirements are current and aligned to production.
• Support operator training for process changes.
• Develop torque audit plans and coordinate audits across departments.
• Document non-conformances and drive actions to resolution.
• Manage Manufacturing Quality owned QCRs from assignment to closure.
• Use statistical analysis to identify trends and improvements.
• Support cross-functional teams to achieve manufacturing quality deliverables.
• Lead Manufacturing Quality Change Requests with assessment, planning and verification.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives to optimise quality performance.
• Ensure process compliance with quality standards and customer requirements.

Skills

Quality Engineering

Automotive manufacturing

IATF 16949 knowledge

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

PFMEA

IATF 16949 standards

Job description

Position: Manufacturing Quality Process Engineer
Rate: To be discussed on application
Location: Woking, Surrey
Contract: Inside IR35

Role Summary

An exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Quality 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

• 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 the Role

• 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.
• High attention to detail with a strong customer-focused approach.
• Competent in projec