Quality Engineer – Automotive Assembly

Rhenus Logistics; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhenus Automotive is building a new automotive assembly operation and seeks a Quality Engineer to design processes, solve complex problems, and set quality standards from day one.

You will lead QA/QC efforts, perform RCA and CAPA, support APQP and validation for new product launches, and ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 across the assembly line.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or Manufacturing Engineering (or related field).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in quality engineering within automotive assembly or manufacturing.
• Proficiency with Quality Management Systems (IATF 16949, ISO 9001).
• Strong knowledge of Core Quality Tools: APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC.
• Knowledge of VDA 6.5 for product audits and VDA 6.3 for (internal) process audits.
• Familiarity in statistical analysis and problem-solving techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Create, implement, and maintainquality control processes for assembly operations in line with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 standards.
• Conduct inspections and audits of assembly line to ensure compliance with specifications and standards (IATF 16949, ISO 9001).
• Monitor and report on key quality metrics, including scrap rates, defect rates, and customer complaints.
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for internal and external quality issues.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using appropriate methodologies.
• Support new product launches and engineering changes with quality planning (APQP) and validation activities.
• Maintain quality documentation including control plans, FMEA, PPAP submissions, and inspection reports.
• Liaise with suppliers and customers to resolve quality concerns and ensure compliance with specifications.
• Provide training and guidance to assembly personnel on quality standards and best practices.

Skills

Quality engineering

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

MSA

SPC

VDA 6.5

VDA 6.3

Job description

What You Can Expect** :**

We're looking for a Quality Engineer to help us build a new automotive assembly operation from the ground up.As a globallyoperatinglogisticsservice provider with41,000 employees in over 70 countries, we managecomplex supply chainsand offer our customers innovative value-added services. In doing so, Rhenus Automotiveimplements the entire value-added process of automobile manufacturing.This is a unique opportunity fora qualityengineer who wantsto make a real impact-designing processes, solving complex problems, and setting quality standards from day one.

We'relooking for proactive thinkers who can innovate, adapt quickly, and embrace change. The journey will bring challenges and uncertainties, but also the chance to shape the future of a new business branch. Ifyou'ready to apply yourexpertiseand creativity in a dynamic environment, we want you on ourteam.

What You Bring:

Key Responsibilities:

Quality Assurance & Control

• Create, implement, andmaintainquality control processes for assembly operationsin line with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 standards.

• Conduct inspections and audits of assembly line to ensure compliance with specifications and standards (IATF 16949, ISO 9001).

• Monitor and report on key quality metrics, including scrap rates, defect rates, and customer complaints.

Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement

• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) forinternal and externalquality issues.

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives usingappropriatemethodologies.

• Support new product launchesand engineering changeswith quality planning (APQP) and validation activities.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintainquality documentation including control plans, FMEA, PPAP submissions, and inspection reports.

• Ensure compliance with customer requirements and regulatory standards.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Liaise with suppliers and customers to resolve quality concerns and ensure compliance with specifications.

• Provide training and guidance to assembly personnel on quality standards and best practices.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or Manufacturing Engineering (or related field).

• Minimum 3 years of experience in quality engineering within automotiveassemblyor manufacturing.

• Proficiencywith Quality Management Systems (IATF 16949, ISO 9001).

• Strong knowledge of Core Quality Tools: APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC.

• Knowledge ofVDA 6.5 for product audits and VDA 6.3 for (internal) process audits.

• Familiarityin statistical analysis and problem-solving techniques.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Desirable Skills:

• Certifications: ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Six Sigma Green Belt or higher.

• Experience with supplier quality management and audits.

• Familiarity with automotive assembly processes and equipment.