Quality Lead Engineer

Queen Square Recruitment Ltd; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks an experienced Quality Lead Engineer for an automotive manufacturer in the UK. You will lead quality processes, manage projects, and ensure compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate has a background in automotive quality engineering and strong skills in stakeholder management. This is an onsite role with a contract for 6 months.

Qualifications

• Strong track record in automotive quality engineering.
• Hands-on experience with concern resolution and core quality tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality planning and delivery across commodities.
• Manage quality projects using structured problem-solving techniques.
• Provide technical input into product development.

Skills

Automotive quality engineering

Gap & Flush measurement

Concern resolution

APQP methodology

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

Tools

JIRA

Job description

Overview

Location: Midlands, UK (Onsite, 5 days/week)

Contract: 6 months

INSIDE IR35 CONTRACT AT MARKET RATES

About the Role: We are looking for an experienced Quality Lead Engineer to support quality processes within an established automotive manufacturer. You will lead all quality-related activities across design and production, ensuring compliance with standards and driving continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality planning and delivery across commodities to meet cost, timing, and compliance targets.
• Manage quality projects using structured problem-solving techniques (8D, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans).
• Ensure process adherence and closure of quality concerns within deadlines.
• Oversee fit & finish (gap and flush), perceived quality, and BIW/closures.
• Provide technical input into product development and feature integration.
• Prepare and maintain all quality reports, documentation, and compliance records.
• Support training initiatives and promote awareness of quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve business, technical, and process issues.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Strong track record in automotive quality engineering (BIW, closures, perceived quality).
• Expertise in Gap & Flush measurement, Fit and Finish.
• Hands-on experience with concern resolution, APQP, 8D methodology, and core quality tools.
• Knowledge of power door systems and perceived quality visualisation tools.
• Background in project management and/or Agile methodologies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable

• Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering.
• Experience with JIRA and Agile/Scrum environments.
• Previous exposure to product creation, delivery, and change management processes