Quality Engineer

Simpson Recruitment Services; Bird End; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Job summary

Simpson Recruitment Services in West Bromwich (B71) is seeking a Quality Engineer for a permanent PM shift (Mon/Thu 13:45–21:30; Fri 13:15–21:15). Salary £38,000–£43,000 with clear progression.

You will work hands-on with the Quality Manager to develop the Quality Operating System and embed a true quality culture across the business.

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of current best practice in a quality environment.
• Solid understanding of TS16949 and metrology.
• Experience with 8D, APQP, PPAP, MSA, PFMEA, SPC, error proofing and control plans.
• Self-motivated with strong written and verbal communication, sharp attention to detail and the ability to work under own initiative.
• Willingness and ability to coach and influence colleagues in applying quality systems, tools and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Support new product introduction activities and continually challenge how they approach quality.
• Investigate quality problems and identify lasting solutions; monitor process and product performance.
• Conduct process and system audits while managing any non-compliance.
• Own and maintain process control plans and related work instructions; carry out daily product audits including material testing and X-ray.
• Support metrology activities and host customer SQA representatives on-site; build strong internal relationships.

Skills

TS16949 knowledge

Metrology

8D

APQP

PPAP

MSA

SPC

Control plans

Quality culture development

Tools

X-ray inspection

Job description

Quality Engineer

West Bromwich (B71)

PM Shift - 13:45 to 21:30 (Mon / Thurs) 13:15 to 21:15 (Friday)

Salary - £38 - 43,000

Plenty of career progression

Our client is an automotiive Tier 1 supplier looking for a Quality Engineer to join the team on a permanent PM shift.

This is a hands-on, staff-level role working alongside the Quality Manager to ensure they consistently exceed both internal and external customer requirements.

You will play a central part in developing our Quality Operating System and embedding a genuine quality culture across the business.

What you will be doing

You will support new product introduction activities and continually challenge how they approach quality.

The role spans investigating quality problems and identifying lasting solutions, monitoring and measuring process and product performance, and conducting process and system audits while managing any non-compliance.

You will own and maintain process control plans and the associated work instructions, carry out daily product audits including material testing and Xray, support metrology activities, and host customer SQA representatives on-site. Building strong internal and departmental relationships sits at the heart of the job.

What we are looking for

You will bring a sound knowledge of current best practice in a quality environment, along with a solid understanding of TS16949 and metrology.

Extensive experience with the key quality tools is essential, including 8D, APQP, PPAP, MSA, PFMEA, SPC, error proofing and control plans.

Just as important is the right approach. We need someone self-motivated and directed, with strong written and verbal communication, sharp attention to detail and the ability to work under their own initiative. The willingness and ability to coach and influence colleagues in applying quality systems, tools and techniques will set you apart.

Hours and benefits

Permanent PM shift. Monday to Thursday, 13.45 to 21.30, and Friday, 13.15 to 21.15. You will receive 33 days holiday entitlement and access to the company pension scheme.