Quality Engineer - QMS

ZF Group; Darlaston; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension System

Life insurance

Health Cashplan

Job summary

ZF Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Quality Engineer - QMS to drive quality management system processes and ensure compliance with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and customer CSRs. The role interfaces with Quality, Engineering, Projects, R&D, Materials & Logistics, HR, IT and suppliers.

You will lead audits, management reviews, and the documentation control for quality processes, supporting high-quality new product introductions across the portfolio including JLR and BMW projects.

Qualifications

• HND in Engineering or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001/IATF 16949 and VDA standards
• Experience with APQP/PPAP and quality tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Willingness to travel on business

Responsibilities

• Lead Management Review per ISO 9001/IATF 16949
• Ensure compliance with QMS standards and customer requirements
• Lead 3rd party certification and audits
• Identify and optimize business processes across the organization
• Manage document control for QMS documentation
• Drive closure of non-conformities through internal audits

Skills

APQP; PPAP; FMEA; MSA; SPC

Minitab

IQ-RM

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP QM module

Problem solving

Education

HND in Engineering

Tools

SAP QM

MS Office

Job description

You will join the Quality Management team, a collaborative group of 13 colleagues with strong product and process expertise, supporting high quality new product introductions. The team works closely with cross-functional partners including Quality, Engineering, Projects, R&D, Materials & Logistics, Human Resources, the Head of Plant, Purchasing, IT, and HS&E, while also maintaining regular interaction with customer and supplier representatives. The current portfolio includes control arms for key customers such as JLR and BMW. Day-to-day activities involve close alignment with the Head of Quality, including daily reviews of project status to identify and address potential roadblocks, as well as responsibilities in internal audits and documentation control.

The purpose of this position is to drive Quality Processes implementation, maintenance, effectiveness, and efficiency, while ensuring compliance with ISO, IATF, VDA standards and customer-specific requirements (CSRs), as well as strengthening risk control and mitigation across all relevant operations.

What you can look forward to as Quality Engineer - QMS:

• Lead the Management Review process according to ISO 9001/IATF 16949 standard
• Drive compliance with quality management systems standards (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, VDA, etc.) and customer specific requirements and lead compliance with customer quality certifications (e.g.: JLR MSA, Ford MSA, BMW Requalification of product and processes, etc.)
• Lead 3rd Party Certification of quality management system standards (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, VDA, etc.)
• Driving business processes identification, standardization and optimization. Work as liaison with other support processes
• Lead External and Internal quality management system and process audit management (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, VDA, LPA, etc.) and customer specific requirements
• Responsible of document control of quality management system document/processes
• Lead internal Audit process & Drive closure of non-conformities raised

Your profile as Quality Engineer - QMS:

• Minimum HND in an Engineering discipline, or equivalent experience in Tier 1 Automotive supply chain; 1st & 2nd Party Auditor certification beneficial
• Deep understanding of Operations and Quality including deep knowledge and understanding of quality management system standards (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, VDA, etc.) and customer specific requirements
• Understanding and application of Quality Tools and Techniques (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC) as well as deep understanding of problem-solving Techniques (8D/PPS/DMAIC)
• Structured, organised and self-motivated team player
• Willingness to travel on company business for short periods as necessary
• Ability to deal with difficult situations and resolve conflict quickly.
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Job description

About the Team

You will join the Quality Management team, a collaborative group of 13 colleagues with strong product and process expertise, supporting high quality new product introductions. The team works closely with cross-functional partners including Quality, Engineering, Projects, R&D, Materials & Logistics, Human Resources, the Head of Plant, Purchasing, IT, and HS&E, while also maintaining regular interaction with customer and supplier representatives. The current portfolio includes control arms for key customers such as JLR and BMW. Day-to-day activities involve close alignment with the Head of Quality, including daily reviews of project status to identify and address potential roadblocks, as well as responsibilities in internal audits and documentation control.

The purpose of this position is to drive Quality Processes implementation, maintenance, effectiveness, and efficiency, while ensuring compliance with ISO, IATF, VDA standards and customer-specific requirements (CSRs), as well as strengthening risk control and mitigation across all relevant operations.

What you can look forward to as Quality Engineer - QMS:

• Lead the Management Review process according to ISO 9001/IATF 16949 standard
• Drive compliance with quality management systems standards (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, VDA, etc.) and customer specific requirements and lead compliance with customer quality certifications (e.g.: JLR MSA, Ford MSA, BMW Requalification of product and processes, etc.)
• Lead 3rd Party Certification of quality management system standards (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, VDA, etc.)
• Driving business processes identification, standardization and optimization. Work as liaison with other support processes
• Lead External and Internal quality management system and process audit management (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, VDA, LPA, etc.) and customer specific requirements
• Responsible of document control of quality management system document/processes
• Lead internal Audit process & Drive closure of non-conformities raised

Profile description

Your profile as Quality Engineer - QMS:

• Minimum HND in an Engineering discipline, or equivalent experience in Tier 1 Automotive supply chain; 1st & 2nd Party Auditor certification beneficial
• Deep understanding of Operations and Quality including deep knowledge and understanding of quality management system standards (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, VDA, etc.) and customer specific requirements
• Understanding and application of Quality Tools and Techniques (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC) as well as deep understanding of problem-solving Techniques (8D/PPS/DMAIC)
• Structured, organised and self-motivated team player
• Computer literacy: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Minitab, IQ-RM; SAP Knowledge (QM module)
• Willingness to travel on company business for short periods as necessary
• Ability to deal with difficult situations and resolve conflict quickly.
• Good verbal and written communication skills

We offer

• Compensation up to £65k, depending on experience and qualification
• Pension System
• 2x Life Assurance cover
• Health Cashplan