Quality Engineer

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive supplier in the UK is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure product quality and compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of experience in automotive manufacturing, alongside expertise in GD&T and CMM programming. The role involves auditing plant operations, resolving quality issues, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of automotive manufacturing experience required.
• Experience in GD&T and CMM programming is essential.
• Proven ability in program management and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Act as the customer advocate to resolve product issues.
• Audit the plant floor and weld cells for defects.
• Participate in plant level program management initiatives.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quality or a related field

Tools

CMM programming

Microsoft Office

Job description

Objective of the Position: Support Production, Quality, and Engineering by providing resources and reducing scrap, rework, and defects internally.

The position incumbent ensures:

• Act as the Customer advocate, working with customer locations to understand product usage, identify assembly issues, and drive resolution.
• Reduce and prevent defects from reaching customers, following AIAG and TS 16949 guidelines.
• Train associates, engineers, and management in core quality tools including the 8 Quality Basics.
• Audit plant floor and weld cells for issues and risks of defects.
• Review Work Instructions and collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering to update them to include in-process inspections, 1st off checks, and end-of-line inspections.
• Review gauge instructions for accuracy and perform Gauge R&R studies.
• Track, document, and analyze customer issues and returns.
• Participate in Plant Level Program Management initiatives and ensure APQP deliverables are completed on time.
• Support the Metrology Lab by conducting CMM programming and layout.
• Identify root causes and implement corrective actions for defects (QPS & 8D).
• Create and update gauge instructions; train Gage Control personnel as needed.
• Coach and mentor team members in problem-solving activities.
• Schedule and ensure proper layouts (CMM) for parts for PPAP, customer, and supplier; review and update as needed.
• Coordinate product certification via PPAP with the customer.

The position incumbent ensures:

• Conduct all business activities for Eberspaecher within legal requirements.
• Support and comply with all local and corporate HSE policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness in quality-related tasks, following TS16949 and ISO 14001 policies; seek continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirement Profile:

Professional Background / Basic Qualification / Work Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Quality or a related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of automotive manufacturing experience.
• Experience in GD&T, CMM programming, Tier 1 automotive product launch, supplier quality, manufacturing engineering, supervisory roles, and gage control.
• Program management and quality assurance knowledge.
• Ability to travel domestically.
• Training in PPAP, APQP, GD&T, blueprint reading, SPC, and TS16949/internal audits.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Technical Expertise:

• Data analysis and report preparation skills.
• Mathematical skills including calculations and percentages.
• Ability to read instructions, memos, and write simple correspondence.
• Analytical skills to synthesize complex information and design workflows.
• Business acumen regarding decision impacts.
• Knowledge of product manufacturability improvements, engineering fundamentals, and automotive systems.
• Project management skills to develop plans, coordinate, communicate, and complete projects on time.
• Continuous learning attitude to improve expertise and skills.