Process and Quality Engineer

Alliance Personnel Ltd; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive engineering company in Birmingham is seeking a Quality & Process Engineer to develop and implement business processes across Production, Quality, and Engineering. Responsibilities include maintaining management systems, conducting audits, and driving continuous improvements. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Automotive Engineering, possesses strong communication skills, and is proficient in MS Office. This role offers benefits such as 25 days' holiday, pension contributions, and ongoing career development.

Benefits

25 days’ holiday + bank holidays

Life cover at 3x base salary

Pension with 5% employer contribution after 12 months

Ongoing training and career development

Access to well-being support

Paid leave for reservists

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Automotive Engineering or a related field.
• Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
• Knowledge of ISO, IATF, APQP standards, and proven quality/project management techniques.
• Audit qualification (or willingness to achieve one).

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain our Quality & Environmental Management System (QEMS) and Business Management System (BMS).
• Design and develop products, process improvements, tooling, fixtures, and equipment.
• Conduct supplier, product, and service audits to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Create and maintain SOPs, Work Instructions, and contract documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes, quality, and production capabilities.
• Deliver training to raise quality awareness and skills across the business.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Degree in Automotive Engineering or a related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We’re looking for a Quality & Process Engineer to join a leading automotive engineering company in Birmingham. This is a pivotal role where you’ll develop and implement business processes and standards across Production, Quality, Engineering, Environmental, Health & Safety, and Training while delivering commercially viable engineering solutions.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop, implement, and maintain our Quality & Environmental Management System (QEMS) and Business Management System (BMS) in line with company objectives and industry standards.
• Design and develop products, process improvements, tooling, fixtures, and equipment.
• Conduct supplier, product, and service audits to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Create and maintain SOPs, Work Instructions, and contract documentation including FMEAs, Control Plans, and PFDs.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes, quality, and production capabilities.
• Deliver both formal and informal training to raise quality awareness and skills across the business.

What You’ll Bring

• Degree (or equivalent) in Automotive Engineering or a related field.
• Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
• Knowledge of ISO, IATF, APQP standards, and proven quality / project management techniques.
• Audit qualification (or willingness to achieve one).

Why Join Us?

• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays.
• Life cover at 3x base salary.
• Pension with 5% employer contribution after 12 months.
• Ongoing training and career development.
• Access to well-being support.
• Paid leave for reservists.