Quality Engineer

Apex Recruitment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury automotive company in Northampton is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to oversee vehicle quality during the final assessment process. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £52,000 per annum, with perks including enhanced holidays and health support. The ideal candidate will contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure quality and safety standards are met.

Benefits

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Enhanced pension scheme

Free parking

On-site coffee machines

Free/discounted tickets to motorsport events

Qualifications

• Energetic and proactive Quality Engineer with a passion for the automotive industry.
• Ability to resolve issues reported during the off-site Dynamic Assessment process.
• Experience in promoting continuous improvement techniques such as Six-Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for each vehicle during the Final Quality Process.
• Plan Dynamic Assessment activity at an Automotive proving ground.
• Monitor and report on Quality related key performance indicators.

Job description

Are you a Quality Engineer looking to join a luxury automotive brand based in Daventry?

Fancy an opportunity paying a salary in the region of up to £52,000 per annum.

Place your name against some of the world’s most eye catching and valued road worthy vehicles!

What’s in it for you?

Be a part of an inclusive and supportive team who genuinely care about celebrating successes. Future permanent opportunities available.

Salary in the region of £52,000 per annum.

Day Shift – Monday to Friday *early finish Friday*.

Work in a modern, bright and airy facility.

Enhanced holiday entitlement and enhanced pension scheme!

Have the comfort of knowing there is Health and Wellbeing support should you need it.

Perks

• Enjoy breakfast rolls on Thursdays, free parking, on-site coffee machines.
• Motorsport Enthusiast? Get the opportunity for free/discounted tickets to motorsport events in the local area.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for each vehicle during the Final Quality Process including Dynamic Assessment.
• Plan Dynamic Assessment activity at an Automotive proving ground.
• Resolve issues reported during the off- site Dynamic Assessment process by Identifying root cause and instigating permanent corrective actions.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues that arise as quickly and efficiently as possible to prevent compromising quality and safety standards.
• Monitor and report on Quality related key performance indicators.
• Promote the use of customer preferred techniques for continuous improvement such as Six-Sigma, Poka-Yoke (Error Proofing), and Measurement System Analysis.
• Demonstrate an attitude of continuous improvement and co-operation within the department.
• Lead and/or support groups of technicians and engineers with fault resolution.

Hours: Workshop hours are: 07.00-16.30 M-Th / 07.00-12.45 Fr

Pay: up to £52,000 per annum

Apply

If you're an energetic, proactive Quality Engineer with a passion for the automotive industry, we want to hear from you. Apply now with your CV, and if shortlisted, a member of our team will contact you to discuss the role in more detail. All applications are treated in the strictest confidence.

Please note: unfortunately, we cannot offer Sponsorship for this position, and we are only able to consider applicants with a full Right to Work in the UK.

Job Info

Job Title: Quality Engineer

Company: Apex Recruitment

Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire

Posted: Oct 27th 2025

Sector: Automotive & Aerospace

Contract: Contract

Hours: Full Time

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