Quality Engineer

White Recruitment Construction; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a Quality Engineer in Stoke-on-Trent to support a new automotive assembly operation. The role emphasizes embedding quality from day one, with responsibilities including establishing quality control processes, conducting audits, and monitoring KPIs. Ideal candidates should have a degree in a relevant engineering field and at least 3 years of experience in automotive quality. Strong knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and relevant quality tools is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in automotive quality engineering.
• Strong knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and core quality tools.
• Knowledge of VDA 6.3 / VDA 6.5 auditing standards.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain quality control processes.
• Conduct audits and inspections of assembly operations.
• Monitor quality KPIs including scrap, defects, and complaints.
• Lead root cause analysis and CAPA.
• Support new product launches and engineering changes.
• Maintain quality documentation.
• Collaborate on quality issues with suppliers and customers.
• Train production staff on quality standards.

Skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Manufacturing Engineering, or similar

Tools

IATF 16949

ISO 9001

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

Job description

Quality Engineer – Automotive Assembly – to £50k

We are recruiting a Quality Engineer – Automotive Assembly to support the launch of a 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