Quality Engineer

hireful; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Healthcare services

Life assurance

Generous holiday allowance

Job summary

Hireful in Coventry is seeking a Quality Engineer to drive end-to-end quality across active production and NPI projects. You will act as the bridge between customers and manufacturing, maintain compliance with ISO9001, IATF 16949 and VDA 6.3, optimise control plans, and lead structured problem-solving initiatives.

The role requires strong data analysis, 8D problem solving, MSA/ SPC experience, and hands-on collaboration with suppliers and OEM customers; a proactive, analytical mindset is

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive manufacturing quality.
• Expertise in 8D, MSA, SPC.
• Familiarity with IATF 16949 / VDA 6.3 frameworks.
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Ownership of site-wide quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Audit and ensure ISO9001, IATF 16949, and VDA 6.3 compliance.
• Define quality methods for NPI projects and IMDS submissions.
• Lead cross-functional 8D investigations for quality issues.
• Perform data analysis including SPC/ MSA to guide decisions.
• Interface with OEMs and suppliers, monitor KPIs.

Skills

8D problem solving

MSA

SPC

Control plan management

Data interpretation

Interpersonal skills

Analytical mindset

Team collaboration

Tools

IMDS

Job description

Are you an analytical, data-driven Quality Engineer looking to make an impact across a full manufacturing lifecycle?

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This automotive manufacturing company in Coventry is seeking a dedicated quality professional to support internal teams, suppliers, and automotive OEM customers.

You will drive end-to-end quality standards for active production and NPI projects. Acting as a core bridge between clients and manufacturing, you will maintain compliance, optimise control plans, and lead structured problem-solving initiatives.

Salary circa £48-49,000 plus pension, generous holiday allowance, life assurance cover and healthcare services. Monday to Friday day shift, with early finish on Fridays.

What You'll Be Doing

• Quality Compliance & Auditing: Conduct regular audits ensuring adherence to ISO9001, IATF 16949, and VDA 6.3 standards.
• New Project Introduction (NPI): Define quality control methods, gauging systems, control plans, and handle IMDS report submissions.
• Root Cause Problem Solving: Facilitate cross-functional investigations for customer, supplier, and internal quality issues using 8D methodology.
• Data & Statistical Analysis: Execute process capability and Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA) studies to guide fact-based decision-making.
• Customer Interface: Manage OEM customer portals, monitor quality KPIs, and foster key external and internal relationships.

What We Are Looking For

• Practical experience within an automotive or high-spec manufacturing quality environment.
• Proven expertise in 8D problem solving, MSA, SPC, and control plan management.
• Strong familiarity with IATF 16949 / VDA 6.3 frameworks and IMDS submissions.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills with a collaborative, team-first mindset.
• Highly analytical approach with strong data interpretation skills.
• Take ownership of site-wide quality standards and join a collaborative team powering advanced manufacturing.