Quality Engineer

Theo James Recruitment; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Wellbeing programs

Structured progression

Supportive culture

Automotive launches involvement

Job summary

The Company is a leading global automotive manufacturing organisation seeking a Quality Engineer to support New Model activity at its established North East facility in Sunderland.

The role covers New Model Quality Assurance from trial builds through to production launch, collaborating with customers, suppliers, toolmakers and internal project teams to maintain quality documentation and ensure APQP and IATF 16949 milestones.

Qualifications

• HNC or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
• Experience in a similar role within fast-paced automotive manufacturing.
• At least five years’ high-volume manufacturing experience, ideally involving interior components or assembly.
• Strong knowledge of APQP and IATF 16949 systems and processes.
• A sound understanding of metrology, CMM, gauge development and technical drawings.
• Process auditing experience; an IATF or ISO auditor qualification would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication, organisation and Microsoft Office skills.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Managing quality activities for new model launches
• Acting as a key customer contact for part development and countermeasure updates
• Supporting trial builds, SOP ramp-up planning, gate reviews and quality reviews
• Coordinating metrology, inspection standards and key feature requirements
• Managing supplied-part APQP and approval submissions
• Supporting kaizen, process audits and Quick Response Quality Circle activities
• Coordinating the daily workload of Quality Technicians

Skills

HNC or equivalent

Automotive manufacturing

5+ years experience

APQP / IATF16949

Metrology / CMM

Quality audits

Communication

Teamwork

Education

HNC or equivalent qualification

Tools

CMM

Job description

Job Title

Quality Engineer

Location

Sunderland, Tyne and Wear

Salary

Up to £47,725.70

Benefits

• Career development opportunities, health and wellbeing initiatives, and support from an experienced management team.
• Structured career development and progression pathways
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• Supportive and inclusive working culture
• Opportunity to contribute to major automotive launch programmes

Working Hours

Full-time, permanent. Specific working hours to be confirmed.

The Company

A leading global automotive manufacturing organisation is seeking a Quality Engineer to support new model activity at its established North East facility. The business operates in a fast-paced, technically demanding environment and is committed to innovation, inclusion, continuous improvement and employee development.

Job Description

The Quality Engineer will take responsibility for New Model Quality Assurance activities, supporting the development of parts and manufacturing processes from trial build through to production launch.

Working closely with customers, suppliers, toolmakers and internal project teams, the Quality Engineer will create and maintain quality documentation while ensuring APQP, IATF 16949 and project milestone requirements are achieved.

Key responsibilities

• Managing quality activities for new model launches
• Acting as a key customer contact for part development and countermeasure updates
• Supporting trial builds, SOP ramp-up planning, gate reviews and quality reviews
• Coordinating metrology, inspection standards and key feature requirements
• Managing supplied-part APQP and approval submissions
• Supporting kaizen, process audits and Quick Response Quality Circle activities
• Coordinating the daily workload of Quality Technicians

Skills & experience

• An HNC or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience
• Experience in a similar role within fast-paced automotive manufacturing
• At least five years’ high-volume manufacturing experience, ideally involving interior components or assembly
• Strong knowledge of APQP and IATF 16949 systems and processes
• A sound understanding of metrology, CMM, gauge development and technical drawings
• Process auditing experience; an IATF or ISO auditor qualification would be advantageous
• Excellent communication, organisation and Microsoft Office skills
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively

Why Should You Apply?

This Quality Engineer opportunity offers the chance to play an important role in high-profile automotive launches, influence product and process quality, and work with a broad network of customers, suppliers and technical specialists.