Quality Engineer

Jonathan Lee Group; Coventry; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates outside IR35

Job summary

Jonathan Lee Group is seeking a Contract Quality Engineer to drive supplier quality across automotive environments. You will review ECN/PCN, lead PPAP processes, and support the launch of a marine propulsion project, with a target 2026 timeline.

The role requires 3+ years in supplier QA, experience with APQP/8D, ISO compliance, and a relevant engineering qualification. You will champion continuous improvement and deliver robust corrective actions within cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Supplier Quality Assurance or Quality Engineering.
• Experience applying PPAP, APQP, 8D and auditing.
• Experience in blue-chip manufacturing with automotive processes.
• Knowledge of ISO standards and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review, approve and implement ECN/PCN to support manufacturing.
• Lead supplier commodities through safe launch, ensuring PPAP compliance.
• Lead quality investigations using 8D and corrective actions.
• Conduct supplier audits for business-critical commodities.
• Support continuous improvement to reduce defects and cost of quality.

Skills

Quality Engineering

PPAP/APQP/8D

Supplier QA

ISO standards

Education

HND/BEng Eng

Job description

Contract Quality Engineer

Automotive, Transportation, Off-Highway, Marine

Competitive Rates Outside IR35

Step into a role that genuinely shapes product quality at pace. As a Quality Engineer, you'll help drive supplier excellence, tackle real-world quality challenges, and support the launch of an ambitious diesel outboard system project set for 2026. This Quality Engineer position offers meaningful cross-functional influence, strong process ownership, and the chance to turn data into defect reduction and improved reliability.

As a Quality Engineer you will:

• As a Quality Engineer, review, approve and implement Engineering Change Notifications (ECN) and Process Change Notifications (PCN) to support manufacturing requirements efficiently.
• Lead assigned supplier commodities through safe launch activities, ensuring PPAP processes deliver compliant products and documentation prior to shipment.
• Lead quality investigations and resolution using 8D and practical problem-solving methodologies, driving timely, robust corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct supplier audits for business-critical commodities to agreed schedules, ensuring consistent quality standards across the supply chain.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, improve yield and enhance customer satisfaction using recognised quality tools.
• Contribute to cost-of-quality analysis and implement strategies that reduce scrap, rework and warranty claims.

The Quality Engineer will bring:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in Supplier Quality Assurance, Supplier Development, or Quality Engineering within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Practical experience applying PPAP, APQP, 8D/problem solving and auditing, with evidence of real-world use.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a blue-chip manufacturing or engineering setting, operating automotive-level quality, procurement and supply chain processes.
• A strong understanding of ISO standards and the discipline required to ensure compliance across internal operations and suppliers.
• A relevant HND or BEng in an Engineering discipline, with Continuous Improvement or Lean qualifications a plus.

This Quality Engineer role supports the wider drive for operational excellence, consistent standards and reliable delivery, aligning quality systems and supplier performance with the company's ambition to innovate in marine propulsion and bring new technology confidently to market. You'll be trusted to self-manage personal KPIs and champion continuous improvement from launch through serial production.