Quality Systems Engineer

M-Tec Engineering Solutions; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

M-Tec Engineering Solutions in the West Midlands seeks an experienced Quality Systems Engineer to own and improve the site QMS, ensuring IATF 16949 and VDA 6.3 compliance across manufacturing operations. You will drive quality improvements, handle non-conformances and support new product launches.

This role requires strong auditing skills, APQP/FMEA/PPAP experience and a solid track record in continuous improvement within automotive environments.

Qualifications

• HNC-level qualification or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a Quality Systems/Quality Engineering role within automotive manufacturing.
• Strong working knowledge of IATF 16949 and VDA 6.3 standards.
• Experience auditing and maintaining Quality Management Systems.
• Understanding of APQP, FMEA, PPAP and 8D problem-solving techniques.

Responsibilities

• Audit, maintain and optimise the site QMS to ensure IATF 16949 and VDA 6.3 compliance.
• Lead corrective actions and manage non-conformances to resolution.
• Coordinate and manage engineering change processes with weekly meetings.
• Support APQP, FMEA and PPAP activities for new and existing products.
• Investigate external quality issues using 8D problem-solving methodology.
• Monitor internal scrap and collaborate with Process/Manufacturing Engineering to reduce waste.

Skills

Quality systems knowledge

Audit experience

Continuous improvement

Problem solving (8D)

IATF 16949 knowledge

Education

HNC level qualification or equivalent

Tools

APQP

FMEA

PPAP

8D

VDA 6.3

Job description

An established Tier 1 automotive supplier based in the West Midlands is looking to recruit an experienced Quality Systems Engineer to play a key role in maintaining and improving quality standards across its manufacturing operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a quality professional with a strong background in automotive manufacturing, QMS management and continuous improvement to make a real impact in a global automotive supplier.

As Quality Systems Engineer, you will take ownership of auditing, maintaining and continually improving the site's Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with IATF 16949 and VDA 6.3 standards.

Working closely with Engineering, Manufacturing and Launch teams, you will help drive quality improvements, ensure effective corrective actions and support the successful delivery of new and existing products.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Quality Management Systems: Audit, maintain and optimise the site QMS to ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and VDA 6.3 requirements.
• Non Conformance Management: Ensure corrective action plans are implemented, monitored and followed through to effective resolution.
• Engineering Change Management: Coordinate and manage the engineering change process, leading weekly meetings to ensure changes are controlled and communicated effectively.
• New Product Launch: Collaborate with Engineering and Launch teams to support APQP, FMEA and PPAP activities.
• Customer Quality: Support the Plant Quality Engineer in investigating and resolving external quality issues using 8D problem-solving methodology.
• Continuous Improvement: Monitor internal scrap performance and work alongside Process and Manufacturing Engineers to identify opportunities for improvement and reduce waste.

What We’re Looking For

To be considered for this opportunity, you will ideally have:

• An HNC-level qualification or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a Quality Systems or Quality Engineering role within the automotive manufacturing sector.
• Strong working knowledge of IATF 16949 and VDA 6.3 standards.
• Experience auditing and maintaining Quality Management Systems.
• A sound understanding of APQP, FMEA, PPAP and 8D problem-solving techniques.