Quality Engineer

ASC Connections; Tipton; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Early finish on Fridays

33 days annual leave

Career progression

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

ASC Connections in the Birmingham area is seeking a Quality Engineer for a precision engineering manufacturer supplying high-accuracy components to safety-critical sectors. You will lead audits, support APQP/NPI, and prepare PPAP documentation to strengthen process control and product quality.

The role focuses on data-driven improvement, conducting 8D investigations, analysing scrap and rework trends, and ensuring compliance through internal audits and robust control plans.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quality Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of APQP, FMEA, 8D and Control Plans.
• Confident reading and interpreting engineering drawings, job cards and inspection plans.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits and process compliance checks to ensure adherence to defined standards.
• Support APQP and NPI activities to ensure robust process control through production.
• Prepare and maintain PPAP documentation to meet customer requirements.
• Lead 8D investigations and corrective actions to resolve and prevent issues.
• Analyse quality data, scrap and rework trends to drive improvement.
• Conduct internal audits and process checks to maintain compliance.

Skills

APQP

FMEA

8D

Control Plans

Reading drawings

Job description

A Quality Engineer opportunity has become available with a precision engineering manufacturer supplying high-accuracy components into safety-critical sectors. Known for its technical expertise, collaborative culture and focus on preventing defects, the business continues to invest in its people, equipment and quality systems. Growing customer demand and ongoing new product introductions have created an opportunity for a Quality Engineer to strengthen the team. Based in the Birmingham area, the role offers a salary of circa £45,000, flexible working hours, an early finish on Fridays, 33 days' annual leave and strong long-term development opportunities.

Quality Engineer responsibilities

• Conducting audits and process compliance checks to ensure adherence to defined standards.
• Supporting APQP and NPI activities to ensure robust process control through production.
• Preparing and maintaining PPAP documentation to meet customer requirements.
• Leading 8D investigations and corrective actions to resolve and prevent issues.
• Analysing quality data, scrap, and rework trends to drive improvement.
• Conducting internal audits and process checks to maintain compliance.

Desirable skills and experience

• Proven experience as a Quality Engineer within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of APQP, FMEA, 8D and Control Plans
• Confident reading and interpreting engineering drawings, job cards and inspection plans.

Benefits

• A salary in the region of £45,000+.
• Flexible working hours with an early finish on Fridays
• 33 days annual leave and supportive team culture
• Career progression and professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on process quality and operational performance

Keywords: Quality Engineering, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Root Cause Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Calibration, NPI, Precision Engineering, Problem Solving, Manufacturing Quality.

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