Quality Engineer

WR Engineering; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

WR Engineering in the United Kingdom is seeking a Quality Engineer to support a new automotive assembly operation in Stoke-on-Trent. The role focuses on embedding quality into processes from day one within a fast-moving manufacturing environment.

The candidate will establish quality controls, conduct audits, monitor KPIs, and lead CAPA efforts while supporting engineering changes and new product launches. A degree in a relevant field and 3+ years in automotive quality are expected.

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.

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 CAPA actions.
• 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

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Automotive/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

MSA

SPC

IATF 16949

ISO 9001

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