Quality Engineer

MacStaff; Liss; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday entitlement

Access to company pension scheme

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

MacStaff is looking for a Quality Engineer to join their team in West Bromwich/Birmingham. This hands-on role offers the opportunity to work with a leading automotive Tier 1 supplier, involving responsibilities such as supporting new product introductions, conducting audits, and ensuring quality standards are met.

You will be rewarded with a competitive salary between £38,000 to £43,000, career progression opportunities, and other benefits, including 33 days holiday entitlement and access to the company pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of quality management in manufacturing.
• Experience with TS16949 and knowledge of quality tools.
• Proven ability to investigate issues and implement solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support quality processes and procedures.
• Conduct audits and manage non-compliance issues.
• Maintain process control plans and work instructions.
• Perform daily product audits and testing.
• Support metrology activities and customer inspections.
• Promote quality excellence internally.

Skills

Quality management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Proactivity

Coaching others

Tools

8D

APQP

PPAP

MSA

PFMEA

SPC

Control plans

Job description

You will like

Quality Engineering on PM shift in West Bromwich/Birmingham, offering you the opportunity to work with a leading automotive Tier 1 supplier. This private organisation prides itself on innovation and excellence in precision manufacturing, fostering a supportive environment where your skills truly make a difference. With a strong focus on career progression and ongoing development, this role provides both stability and the chance to expand your expertise within a committed team.

You will like

The Quality Engineer role itself is a hands‑on, staff-level position working closely with the Quality Manager on a permanent PM shift. Your responsibilities will include supporting new product introductions, investigating quality issues, and implementing sustainable solutions. You’ll play a key role in developing the Quality Operating System and embedding a genuine quality culture throughout the organisation.

• Support and challenge existing quality processes and procedures
• Conduct process and system audits, manage non‑compliance issues
• Own and maintain process control plans and work instructions
• Perform daily product audits, including material testing and X‑ray analysis
• Support metrology activities and host customer SQA inspections
• Build strong internal relationships to promote quality excellence

You will have

To be successful as Quality Engineer here, you will have a healthy mix of the following:

• A solid understanding of quality management in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with TS16949 and extensive knowledge of quality tools such as 8D, APQP, PPAP, MSA, PFMEA, SPC, error proofing, and control plans
• Proven ability to investigate problems and implement effective, lasting solutions
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with a detail‑oriented approach
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision
• Willingness to coach and influence colleagues on quality best practices

You will get

As Quality Engineer you will enjoy a competitive salary in the range of £38,000 to £43,000 + Package

• Permanent position with plenty of scope for career progression
• PM shift pattern: Monday to Thursday, 13:45 - 21:30, and Friday, 13:15 - 21:15
• 33 days holiday entitlement
• Access to the company pension scheme