Senior Quality Engineer

DP World; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DP World in London is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to drive product and process quality through data-led decisions. This hands-on role collaborates with manufacturing, engineering, suppliers and customers to reduce scrap, improve FTT, and support continuous improvement across the business.

You will lead root-cause analyses using 8D, 5 Why, PDCA; perform internal and layered audits; manage QMS documentation; and contribute to ISO 9001:2015 and ideally ISO 14001/45001.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in automotive or manufacturing.
• Strong QA/QC knowledge and CI principles.
• Auditing experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality improvement initiatives and drive root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for process improvements.
• Conduct internal and layered audits for QMS compliance.
• Analyze production and quality data to reduce scrap and boost FTT.
• Support ISO 9001:2015 and related standards.
• Write and maintain processes and work instructions.

Skills

Quality leadership

Problem solving

Data analysis

Auditing

Communication

MS Excel

Lean Six Sigma

ISO 9001

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

DP World are currently recruiting for a Senior Quality Engineer to join our dynamic team in Minworth.
This is a hands-on role that will drive product and process quality through data-led decision making and cross-functional collaboration. Working closely with manufacturing, engineering, suppliers, and customers, the Quality Engineer will lead initiatives to resolve quality issues, improve first-time-through (FTT) rates, reduce scrap, and support continuous improvement activities across the business.

How you will contribute

• Lead quality improvement initiatives across the operation, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions using structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g. 8D, 5 Why, PDCA, Shainin/Red X).
• Collaborate with internal teams to drive process improvements aligned with customer and business expectations.
• Perform internal and layered audits, ensuring compliance with quality management systems and standards.
• Engage with suppliers and customers to resolve product and process quality concerns in a timely and effective manner.
• Provide in-depth statistical analysis of production and quality data, supporting scrap reduction and FTT improvement initiatives.
• Drive improvements in the quality management system (QMS), including document control, reverse FMEAs, and warranty resolution processes.
• Participate in special projects aligned with operational goals and support the Quality Manager in delivering on KPIs.
• Write, review, and maintain processes and work instructions to meet internal and external compliance requirements.
• Support the management of the Integrated Management System (IMS), including ISO 9001:2015, and ideally ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.

What you will bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Quality Management, or related discipline (preferred but not essential).
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in the automotive or manufacturing industry.
• Strong understanding of QA/QC methodologies and continuous improvement principles.
• Auditing experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Skilled in analysing complex data sets to draw actionable insights.
• Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills across all levels of the business.
• Six Sigma Green Belt and/or Lean certification is preferred.
• Hands-on experience supporting ISO 9001:2015 systems, with exposure to ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.

Compensation

DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.

About DP World

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 103,000 employees spanning 75 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades. The DP World family comprises of syncreon, Imperial and P&O.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW

TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE

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DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or belief.

By submitting your resume and application information, you authorize DP World to transmit and store your information in the world-wide recruitment database, and to circulate that information as necessary for the purpose of evaluating your qualification for this or other job vacancies.

Job Info

• Job Identification 24014
• Locations 16 Palace Street, London, United Kingdom, SW1E 5JQ, GB