Senior Engineer Product Quality

Adecco; Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive firm in Crewe is seeking a Senior Engineer Product Quality to enhance vehicle features and customer experiences. This role offers a competitive PAYE rate of £32.50ph with hybrid working arrangements. You will monitor project requirements, collaborate with teams, and utilize your expertise in automotive technologies. The ideal candidate should possess a relevant engineering degree and significant automotive experience. Join us to drive innovation in luxury automotive quality.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in automotive model development, ideally within Bentley or similar organizations.
• Understanding of management systems and customer satisfaction requirements.
• Familiarity with automotive technologies, part maturation processes, and virtual design processes.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure the achievement of project and product requirements.
• Collaborate with Module teams to deliver quality targets.
• Serve as a technical product specialist influencing design decisions.

Skills

Automotive Experience

Quality Knowledge

Customer Focus

Technical Proficiency

Problem Solving Skills

Language Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Membership in a relevant professional body

A valid driving license

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Join Our Client's Quality Projects & Product Team! Are you ready to drive innovation in the automotive industry? Adecco working in partnership with Bentley Motors are searching for a dynamic Senior Engineer Product Quality to join their Connected Car R&D portfolio planning team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone enthusiastic about connected car technology and eager to shape the future of vehicle features and customer experiences.

Job Title: Senior Engineer Product Quality
Pay Rate: PAYE £32.50ph
Duration: End Date: 03/11/2026 - Potential for Perm
Location: Crewe, Pyms Lane CW1 3PL
Working Pattern: Hybrid 3 days a week on site - will need to be onsite more at the beginning - will also need to be onsite for confidential face‑face meetings, 37 hours per week

What You'll Do:

• Drive Quality Excellence: Monitor and ensure the achievement of project and product requirements, focusing on customer‑driven standards.
• Collaborate with Teams: Work closely with Module teams for CMP, 63X, 636, and future platforms to deliver quality targets.
• Technical Expertise: Serve as a technical product specialist, influencing design decisions to enhance quality deliverables.
• Quality Planning Management: Maintain and support the Quality Planning Master Schedule, ensuring all critical activities are tracked and delivered on time.
• Deputy Responsibilities: Step in for the Quality Project Leader and Planning Manager as required, supporting operational activities and project status management.

What We're Looking For:

• Automotive Experience: Proven experience in automotive model development, ideally within Bentley or similar organizations.
• Quality Knowledge: Understanding of management systems and processes essential for launching new vehicles.
• Customer Focus: A clear grasp of customer satisfaction requirements, particularly in the upper luxury sector.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with automotive technologies, part maturation processes, and virtual design processes.
• Problem Solving Skills: Experience in practical problem‑solving techniques (e.g., 6 Sigma, 8D, or A3).
• Language Skills: German language skills are beneficial.

Essential Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• Ability to motivate and influence cross‑functional teams
• Knowledge of quality planning and delivery of quality requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Membership in a relevant professional body (e.g., IMechE, IEE, IET)
• A valid driving license

Ready to Make an Impact? If you're excited about the opportunity to shape the future of luxury automotive quality and meet the qualifications above, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your application today and take the next step in your career with us!

Join our client's mission to deliver excellence in automotive quality!

Please note if you do not hear back regarding your application within 5 working days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful currently, but we thank you for your interest.

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