Quality Engineer

WR Engineering; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

WR Engineering in the United Kingdom is seeking a Quality Engineer for automotive assembly. You will embed quality into processes from day one in a fast-moving manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include establishing QC processes aligned with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001, conducting audits, monitoring KPIs, leading CAPA, supporting NPI, maintaining documentation, and training staff. The ideal candidate holds a degree in mechanical/automotive/manufacturing engineering with 3+ years in

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Manufacturing Engineering, or similar.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in automotive quality engineering.
• Strong knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and core quality tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC).
• Knowledge of VDA 6.3 / VDA 6.5 auditing standards.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain quality control processes in line with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001.
• Conduct audits and inspections of assembly operations.
• Monitor quality KPIs including scrap, defects, and customer complaints.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Support new product launches and engineering changes (APQP).
• Maintain quality documentation (Control Plans, FMEA, PPAP).
• Collaborate with suppliers, customers, and internal teams on quality issues.
• Train production staff on quality standards and best practices.

Skills

Quality engineering

Auditing

Root cause analysis

CAPA

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

MSA

SPC

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Automotive/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

IATF 16949

ISO 9001

VDA 6.3 / VDA 6.5

Job description

Quality Engineer - Automotive Assembly - to £52k

We are recruiting a Quality Engineer to support a brand new automotive assembly operation. This role offers a unique opportunity to embed quality into processes from day one, working in a fast-paced and evolving manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain quality control processes in line with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001
• Conduct audits and inspections of assembly operations
• Monitor quality KPIs including scrap, defects, and customer complaints
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)
• Support new product launches and engineering changes (APQP)
• Maintain quality documentation (Control Plans, FMEA, PPAP)
• Collaborate with suppliers, customers, and internal teams on quality issues
• Train production staff on quality standards and best practices

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Manufacturing Engineering, or similar
• Minimum 3 years' experience in automotive quality engineering
• Strong knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and core quality tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC)
• Knowledge of VDA 6.3 / VDA 6.5 auditing standards
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Desirable

• ASQ CQE and/or Six Sigma Green Belt
• Supplier quality or automotive assembly experience