Quality Engineer

W Talent; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and manufacturing business is seeking a Process & Quality Engineer based in Birmingham. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing quality processes, supporting the Quality Management System, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Automotive Engineering, knowledge of ISO standards, and strong communication skills. This position offers competitive salary and benefits in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Training and development including audit qualifications

Exposure to meaningful improvement projects

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Automotive Engineering or similar.
• Audit qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• Knowledge of ISO, IATF, APQP and related quality standards.
• Experience in process or quality engineering.
• Proficiency in MS Office and business systems.
• Experience in auditing or quality assurance activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and enhance production and quality processes.
• Support QMS, EMS, and wider business management systems.
• Design and develop tooling, fixtures, and product improvements.
• Complete supplier, product, and service audits/inspections.
• Create and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and production documentation.
• Produce PPAP documentation (FMEA, Control Plans, PFDs).
• Lead and support continual improvement activities.
• Deliver quality awareness training to staff.
• Support contract and customer requirements with engineering documentation.
• Use business systems to manage and control processes.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Excellent attention to detail

Analytical problem solver

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in Automotive Engineering or similar

Audit qualification or willingness to achieve one

Tools

MS Office

Epicor

Job description

Process & Quality Engineer

Birmingham

£40k

W Talent are supporting a leading engineering and manufacturing business in their search for a Process & Quality Engineer. This is a key role for someone who thrives on improving processes, driving quality standards, and supporting continuous improvement across production and engineering.

The Role:

As a Process & Quality Engineer, you'll develop, implement, and improve processes across production, quality, engineering, and environmental activities. You'll support the Quality & Environmental Management System, deliver engineering solutions, and ensure products and processes meet required standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and enhance production and quality processes
• Support QMS, EMS, and wider business management systems
• Design and develop tooling, fixtures, and product improvements
• Complete supplier, product, and service audits/inspections
• Create and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and production documentation
• Produce PPAP documentation (FMEA, Control Plans, PFDs)
• Lead and support continual improvement activities
• Deliver quality awareness training to staff
• Support contract and customer requirements with engineering documentation
• Use business systems (e.g., Epicor) to manage and control processes

Key Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Degree (or equivalent) in Automotive Engineering or similar
• Audit qualification or willingness to work towards one

Experience:

• Knowledge of ISO, IATF, APQP and related quality standards
• Experience in process or quality engineering
• Proficiency in MS Office and business systems
• Experience in auditing or quality assurance activities

Skills:

• Strong communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Problem solver with analytical mindset
• Ability to organise, prioritise, and multitask effectively

Attributes:

• Positive, proactive, and adaptable
• Team player with a continuous improvement mindset
• Strong commitment to delivering high standards

What's on offer:

• A varied, impactful role within a growing engineering environment
• Training and development, including audit qualifications
• Exposure to meaningful improvement projects
• Competitive salary and benefits package