Quality Engineer – New Model Launch & APQP Lead

MTrec Ltd Technical; Washington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superb benefits package

Job summary

MTrec Ltd Technical is recruiting a Quality Engineer for a permanent role within a fast-moving automotive manufacturing environment. You will manage QA for New Model Launches and act as the key liaison with customers to communicate development countermeasures while ensuring APQP/IATF16949 compliance across the program.

You will lead metrology activities, coordinate QA technicians, and support continuous improvement efforts, including kaizen and process audits, to deliver high-quality parts on

Qualifications

• HNC (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
• Experience in a fast-moving automotive manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of APQP and IATF16949 systems.
• 5 years of high-volume manufacturing experience, preferably with interior parts.
• Strong metrology expertise including CMM and gauge development.
• Process auditing experience; IATF/ISO auditor qualification is a plus.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; ability to multitask.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team.
• Proficient IT skills, especially Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage QA responsibilities of New Model Launches.
• Communicate part development countermeasures (PDR) to customers within agreed timescales.
• Support part development through trial build process.
• Represent QA in new model project teams; collaborate with suppliers and customers.
• Maintain APQP/IATF16949 documentation and standards.
• Coordinate new model metrology responsibilities to meet inspection standards.
• Interpret technical drawings and standards.
• Support continuous improvement activities such as kaizen and process audits.
• Coordinate APQP and Part Approval submissions.
• Support launch-related activities like SOP ramp up quality planning and gate reviews.
• Manage QA technicians' workload daily.
• Support Quick Response Quality Circle activities for internal and customer quality issues.
• Undertake additional duties as requested by Senior Quality Engineer.

Skills

APQP management

IATF16949

Metrology

CMM

Gauge development

Process auditing

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Autonomy

Microsoft Office

Education

HNC or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

MTrec Ltd Technical is recruiting a Quality Engineer for a permanent role within a fast-moving automotive manufacturing environment. You will manage QA for New Model Launches and act as the key liaison with customers to communicate development countermeasures while ensuring APQP/IATF16949 compliance across the program.

You will lead metrology activities, coordinate QA technicians, and support continuous improvement efforts, including kaizen and process audits, to deliver high-quality parts on