Quality Engineer

Ashby Finance Ltd; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashby Finance Ltd. is recruiting a Quality Engineer to support QA, QC and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations in Oldbury. The role reports to the Technical & Quality Director and focuses on developing the Quality Management System toward IATF and ISO 14001.

You will manage quality activities with customers, suppliers, products and processes, lead audits, and drive improvements using Quality Core Tools and PPAP documentation where needed.

Qualifications

• Quality engineering experience in automotive environments.
• Familiarity with IATF requirements and audits.
• Experience with PPAP, APQP and APQP-related documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Ensure robust quality control and QA in a high-volume manufacturing setting.
• Lead root cause analyses and implement corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement using quality tools and methodologies.
• Develop and maintain the Quality Management System towards IATF/ISO 14001.

Skills

Quality engineering

IATF requirements

VDA 6.3

ISO 9001

PPAP documentation

Root cause analysis

Tools

Quality Core Tools

Job description

Role Summary

An established UK coatings specialist is seeking an experienced

Salary:

£45,000, DOE

Location:

Oldbury

Permanent

Role Summary

An established UK coatings specialist is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to support quality assurance, quality control and continuous improvement across its manufacturing operations.

Reporting to the Technical & Quality Director, the Quality Engineer will manage quality activities relating to customers, suppliers, products and manufacturing processes. The role will also support the continued development of the Quality Management System, including progression towards IATF and ISO 14001 standards.

Role & Responsibilities

• Ensure robust quality control and quality assurance within a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Review and analyse Non-Conforming Product daily.
• Lead operational teams through root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
• Apply continual improvement techniques to improve product quality and manufacturing performance.
• Manage and develop the Quality Management System.
• Support the organisation’s progression towards IATF and ISO 14001 standards.
• Use Quality Core Tools and other quality methodologies to drive continuous improvement.
• Assist with NPI and APQP documentation, including PPAP documentation.
• Lead site audits covering quality systems, manufacturing processes and products.
• Lead customer and external audits.
• Support the ongoing improvement of quality policies, procedures and controls.

Requirements Of The Role

• Quality engineering experience within the automotive industry is essential
• Knowledge of IATF requirements.
• Knowledge of VDA 6.3 audit policies, procedures and requirements.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 quality policies and system requirements.
• Experience using Quality Core Tools and structured problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Sound understanding of inspection techniques for plastic mouldings.
• Experience supporting NPI, APQP and PPAP documentation.
• Understanding of health, safety and environmental procedures.