Resident Quality Engineer

e-ppl Ltd; Chichester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider in quality assurance for the automotive industry seeks a Resident Quality Engineer to oversee quality issues for a prestigious client in Chichester. The successful candidate will be responsible for investigating and resolving quality concerns, ensuring critical parts meet specifications. This contract role offers competitive hourly pay and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on excellence.

Benefits

World-Class working facilities

Free on-site Car Parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role within the automotive industry.
• Ability to communicate at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Investigate quality issues and implement containment plans.
• Compile reports and communicate findings to suppliers.
• Drive supplier plants to implement corrective actions.

Skills

Problem solving

8D methodology

Communication

Job description

Position: Resident Quality Engineer
Location: Chichester, PO18 0SH
Company: Autoscan UK Ltd
Duration: Minimum 3 Month-Contract
Pay Rate: £30-32 Per Hour Ltd Contractor Company

Start date: End of July 2025

About Us

Autoscan UK Ltd is a leading provider of quality assurance and inspection services to the automotive industry. With years of experience and a commitment to excellence, we partner with top automotive manufacturers to ensure the highest standards of quality and safety.

We're currently looking for an experienced Resident Quality Engineer to support one of our prestigious automotive clients based in Chichester, West Sussex.

You'll be the first point of contact and escalation for quality issues raised by associates of the customer on site. Once notified of an issue you'll be responsible for preliminary investigation of suspect parts and work with the originator to better understand the issue, agree and implement an immediate containment plan.

After investigation you'll also be responsible for compiling a detailed report of the issue or concern and feedback the findings to the suppliers manufacturing plant based in Italy.

Once the report has been completed you'll then need to drive the supplier plant to implement both containment and corrective actions at source within their manufacturing plant. The status and outcome of these actions will then need to be communicated to the customer quality teams for acceptance and monitoring and closure.

The parts being manufactured on site are plastic moulded interior trim parts with chrome details on some of the parts and are highly visible critical parts for the customer.

Applicants should have previous experience in a similar role within the automotive industry, be able to communicate at all levels and be familiar with problem solving and 8D methodology.

Please Note: All candidates must possess valid right to work in the UK without restrictions and must undergo a standard criminal record check (DBS).

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Autoscan UK Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

For More Information:

Visit our website at https://autoscan.co.uk/jobs.aspx or contact our Recruitment team at [e-mail]

Join Autoscan UK Ltd and be a part of a team dedicated to driving excellence in the automotive industry!

We are a Forces friendly employer, and welcome applications from the Armed Forces community.

• World-Class working facilities
• Free on-site Car Parking
• Up to £32 Per Hour Ltd Contractor Company (Dependent upon Experience)