Quality Engineer

Advanced Resource Managers Ltd; Crewe; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job description

Job Title: Quality Engineer - Mulliner
Location: Crewe, Cheshire
Reports To: Mulliner Quality Manager

Overview

A unique opportunity has arisen for a Quality Engineer to join a prestigious and highly skilled team dedicated to delivering exceptional quality across bespoke, low-volume vehicle projects. This role is integral to ensuring that quality standards are met at every stage of the vehicle lifecycle - from initial engineering through to supplier quality, production inspection, and final vehicle sign-off.

Key Responsibilities

Bought Parts Quality (for allocated projects):

• Develop and implement control plans to ensure supplier compliance and part quality.
• Manage supplier selection, audits, and accreditations (e.g. IATF, VDA).
• Oversee part quality planning including APQP and Maturity Level Assurance.
• Approve parts for project integration, ensuring specification compliance.

Build Quality & Inspection Checkpoints:

• Define quality check processes throughout the build stages.
• Lead quality inspections covering gap/profile checks, color matching, function testing, and cosmetic standards.
• Serve as the first escalation point for any quality concerns during vehicle assembly.

End-of-Line & Vehicle Sign-Off:

• Set standards for final inspection, both functional and cosmetic, before customer release.
• Ensure traceability of all inspection activities and outcomes.

Vehicle Problem Analysis:

• Support with pre-handover diagnostics, such as shakedown tests or aesthetic defect analysis.

Cross-Departmental Collaboration:

• Liaise with internal quality teams to ensure alignment on vehicles that share content with broader production programs.
• Foster strong communication channels for issue resolution and process consistency.

Skills & Experience

• Solid experience in low-volume supplier management and automotive quality standards.
• Proficient in engineering drawing interpretation and tolerance understanding.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• A good grasp of vehicle assembly processes and measurement techniques.
• Ability to plan and manage multiple quality-focused projects concurrently.

Technical Knowledge

• Skilled in the use of handheld measurement tools.
• Familiarity with metal forming, plastic molding, casting, and machining processes.
• Comfortable working with suppliers who may lack CAD or 3D measurement capabilities.

Qualifications

• A technical or engineering qualification is beneficial but not essential.
• Practical knowledge and experience will be prioritized.

Health & Safety

• Responsible for adhering to site safety procedures and promoting a safe working environment for yourself and others.

Additional Information

• Projects typically involve managing between #removed# parts per vehicle.
• You may oversee 1-3 concurrent bespoke vehicle projects at any time.
• No direct reports or contractor supervision required.