Quality Engineer in Redditch

Energy Jobline CVL; Redditch; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day work week

Job summary

SF Partners are recruiting an experienced Quality Engineer for a precision manufacturing business supplying automotive and aerospace sectors. You will uphold IATF 16949/EN 9100 standards, drive continuous improvement and work with Production, Engineering and Supply Chain to improve processes and product quality.

You will lead audits, maintain QMS docs, analyse KPIs and support supplier quality, non-conformances and CAPA activities to sustain high manufacturing standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in precision engineering, automotive, aerospace or regulated manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of IATF 16949 and EN 9100 Quality Management Systems.
• Experience conducting internal audits and supporting external audits.
• Solid understanding of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA and SPC.
• Structured problem-solving including 8D and root cause analysis.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and meet customer requirements.
• Excellent communication and cross-department collaboration skills.
• Proactive, analytical mindset for quality improvement.
• Good organisation to manage multiple quality-related activities.

Responsibilities

• Support and improve quality performance across manufacturing operations.
• Maintain Quality Management Systems in line with IATF 16949/EN 9100/ISO 9001.
• Lead internal audits and support external certification audits.
• Drive CAPA activities and investigate non-conformances.
• Prepare, review and maintain quality documentation (Control Plans, PFMEAs, Process Flow Diagrams).
• Support APQP, PPAP and First Article Inspection activities.
• Monitor KPIs, analyse trends and identify quality improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering and Supply Chain to resolve issues.
• Support supplier quality activities including supplier non-conformances.

Skills

Root cause analysis

8D problem-solving

SPC & MSA

Process interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality tools

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Engineering/Quality

Tools

CMM inspection

Dimensional measurement

Job description

SF Partners are currently recruiting for an experienced Quality Engineer to join a well-established and growing manufacturing business supplying high-quality engineered products into demanding and highly regulated industries, including Automotive and Aerospace.

This is an excellent opportunity for a quality-focused engineering professional to join a business committed to operational excellence, continuous improvement and maintaining the highest manufacturing standards.

Working within an established Quality team, you will play a key role in ensuring products, processes and systems consistently meet customer expectations and the requirements of IATF 16949 and EN 9100.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting and improving quality performance across manufacturing operations, working closely with Production, Engineering and Supply Chain teams to drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance with industry and customer-specific requirements.

• Supporting the maintenance and continuous improvement of Quality Management Systems in accordance with IATF 16949, EN 9100 and ISO 9001 standards.
• Conducting internal audits, supporting external certification audits and ensuring compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
• Leading root cause analysis and corrective action activities using structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why and Ishikawa.
• Managing and investigating internal and external non-conformances, implementing effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Preparing, reviewing and maintaining quality documentation, including Control Plans, PFMEAs, Process Flow Diagrams and inspection procedures.
• Supporting APQP, PPAP and First Article Inspection (FAI) activities.
• Monitoring and analysing quality performance through KPIs, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Working closely with manufacturing and engineering teams to resolve production quality issues and reduce scrap, rework and customer complaints.
• Supporting supplier quality activities, including supplier non-conformances and corrective action management.
• Utilising quality tools and techniques, including SPC, MSA and capability studies, to improve process control and product conformity.
• Promoting a proactive quality culture and driving continuous improvement initiatives throughout the business.

What We Are Looking For

We are keen to speak with Quality Engineers who have experience working within a precision engineering, automotive, aerospace or similarly regulated manufacturing environment.

• Previous experience in a Quality Engineer or similar quality-focused role within manufacturing or engineering.
• A strong working knowledge of IATF 16949 and/or EN 9100 Quality Management Systems.
• Experience conducting internal audits and supporting external customer or certification audits.
• A good understanding of core quality tools, including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA and SPC.
• Experience with structured problem-solving techniques, including 8D and root cause analysis.
• The ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and customer requirements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments.
• A proactive, analytical and solutions-focused approach to quality improvement.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple quality-related activities.

Desirable experience

• Experience working within an IATF 16949 or EN 9100 certified manufacturing business.
• Knowledge of AS9102 First Article Inspection requirements.
• Internal or Lead Auditor qualifications.
• Experience with CMM inspection, dimensional measurement and metrology.
• A recognised engineering or quality qualification, such as HNC, HND or Degree.
• Experience supporting customer and supplier quality audits.

What's on Offer?

• The opportunity to join an established and growing engineering business.
• 4 day working week - Monday to Friday
• A varied and technically challenging role within a quality-driven manufacturing environment.
• The chance to make a genuine impact on quality performance and continuous improvement.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A competitive salary and benefits package