Quality Engineer

Evera Recruitment Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Evera Recruitment Ltd in Coventry is seeking a proactive Quality Engineer to drive quality across production and NPI, collaborating with customers, suppliers and internal teams to deliver robust processes and compliant products.

You will apply APQP/PPAP, lead 8D investigations, monitor SPC, support IMDS submissions and welding compliance, and contribute to continuous improvement and problem-solving across the site.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing quality engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, NPI and core quality tools.
• Experience with FMEA, SPC, 8D and root cause analysis.
• Six Sigma and statistical analysis; Minitab preferred.
• Knowledge of IMDS and automotive quality requirements.
• Understanding of MIG/MAG welding processes.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards.
• Positive attitude and proven longevity in prior roles.

Responsibilities

• Support quality activities across NPI, PPAP and production programmes.
• Develop and maintain quality documentation incl. Control Plans and Certificates of Conformity.
• Lead quality investigations using 8D and Root Cause Analysis.
• Support IMDS submissions and customer-specific quality requirements.
• Monitor quality performance using SPC and statistical analysis techniques.
• Collaborate with the Responsible Welding Coordinator on welding compliance.

Skills

Quality engineering

APQP & PPAP

NPI

8D & Root Cause Analysis

FMEA

SPC & Statistical analysis

Minitab

IMDS knowledge

Welding compliance

ISO 9001 / IATF 16949

Tools

Minitab

Job description

We’re seeking a proactive and detail-driven Quality Engineer to support quality activities across both production and new product introduction. Working closely with customers, suppliers and internal teams, you will help drive continuous improvement, resolve quality issues and ensure compliance with industry standards.

The Quality Engineer will:

• Support quality activities across NPI, PPAP and production programmes.


• Develop and maintain quality documentation, including Control Plans and Certificates of Conformity.


• Lead quality investigations using 8D and Root Cause Analysis methodologies.


• Support IMDS submissions and customer-specific quality requirements.


• Monitor quality performance using SPC and statistical analysis techniques.


• Work alongside the Responsible Welding Coordinator (RWC) to support welding compliance activities.

The Quality Engineer will have:

• Experience in a Quality Engineering role within a manufacturing environment.


• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, NPI and core quality tools.


• Experience with FMEA, SPC, 8D and Root Cause Analysis.


• Six Sigma and statistical analysis experience, ideally using Minitab.


• Knowledge of IMDS and automotive quality requirements.


• Understanding of MIG/MAG welding processes.


• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards.


• A positive attitude and a proven track record of longevity within previous roles.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a manufacturing business where you'll have a direct impact on quality performance, new product launches and continuous improvement initiatives. If you're passionate about problem-solving and driving quality excellence, we'd love to hear from you