Quality Engineer

Apex Recruitment - Leamington Spa; Coventry; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading name in low volume, high-quality vehicle manufacturing is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join their team in Coventry. The role involves managing quality activities across supplier locations, ensuring compliance with OEM standards and driving continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will have strong automotive experience and a proactive approach.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Quality Engineering role within automotive manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of whole vehicle integration and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage quality activities across multiple supplier locations in Coventry.
• Oversee quality processes during body manufacture, paint, trim, and final build stages.

Skills

Automotive Experience

Problem Solving

Communication

Tools

8D

FMEA

PPAP

Root Cause Analysis

Job description

Quality Engineer – Low Volume Vehicle Manufacturing
Location: Coventry (working on-site at two supplier locations; Head Office: Leamington Spa)
Salary: Circa £45,000 per annum
Working Hours:

Monday to Wednesday: 07:00 – 16:30

Thursday: 07:00 – 16:30
Employment Type: Permanent

About the Role

Our client, a leading name in low volume, high-quality vehicle manufacturing, is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join their team. This is a hands-on, supplier-facing role working across multiple key supplier sites, supporting critical stages of vehicle production.

You’ll play a vital part in ensuring whole vehicle quality, with a particular focus on the body manufacture, paint, and trim and final assembly stages, helping deliver a complete vehicle to OEM standards. This role is ideal for a proactive individual with strong automotive experience and a confident presence on the shop floor.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage quality activities across multiple supplier locations in Coventry
• Take ownership of whole vehicle quality, ensuring all components and systems meet OEM standards
• Oversee quality processes during body Manufacture Paint, Trim and Final build stages
• Work closely with Tier 1 suppliers and internal teams to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement
• Support internal audits and ensure customer quality expectations are met
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement effective corrective actions
• Liaise with stakeholders at all levels, with occasional travel to Head Office in Leamington Spa
• Ensure compliance with OEM and IATF standards

About You

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Quality Engineering role within automotive manufacturing
• Strong understanding of whole vehicle integration and quality standards
• Comfortable working on-site at supplier locations and building strong working relationships
• Background in low volume, high complexity environments preferred
• Proficient with quality tools such as 8D, FMEA, PPAP, and Root Cause Analysis