Quality Assurance Engineer

Try Temps Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day week

Excellent work-life balance

Job summary

Try Temps Limited is recruiting a Quality Assurance Engineer for a Birmingham-based manufacturer. The role focuses on maintaining and improving quality across production, engineering, and customers, with a 4-day week and a 39-hour schedule.

You will lead APQP/PPAP processes, audits, supplier quality, and continuous improvement, using Automotive Core Tools and problem-solving skills to drive quality across the site.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing / automotive quality environment.
• Strong knowledge of Automotive Core Tools.
• Hands-on problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support APQP and PPAP processes (FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, PSW, etc.).
• Support new product introduction in line with quality systems.
• Maintain and update quality documentation and process controls.
• Conduct internal audits and support external/customer audits.
• Investigate quality issues using 8D / 5 Whys.
• Support supplier quality and customer complaint resolution.
• Assist with calibration systems and gauge studies (MSA).
• Ensure drawing control and documentation is up to date.

Skills

Manufacturing quality experience

Automotive Core Tools

Problem-solving

Cross-functional communication

Tools

Automotive Core Tools

Job description

Quality Assurance Engineer (4-Day Week)
Salary: £35,000 £40,000 (Depending on Experience)
Location: Birmingham

Working Pattern: 4 Days per Week 39 hrs

We are working on behalf of established manufacturing business seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to support their growing operations.

The Role:

You will play a key role in maintaining and improving quality standards across the business, working closely with production, engineering, and customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and support APQP and PPAP processes (FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, PSW, etc.)
• Support new product introduction in line with quality systems
• Maintain and update quality documentation and process controls
• Conduct internal audits and support external/customer audits
• Investigate internal and external quality issues using 8D / 5 Whys
• Support supplier quality and customer complaint resolution
• Assist with calibration systems and gauge studies (MSA)
• Ensure drawing control and documentation is up to date

What We re Looking For:

• Experience within a manufacturing / automotive quality environment
• Strong knowledge of Automotive Core Tools
• Hands-on approach with strong problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally

What s On Offer:

• 4-day working week (excellent work-life balance)
• Competitive salary