Senior Quality Engineer

MDE Consultants; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive component manufacturer based in Weston-super-Mare is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer. In this hands-on role, you will maintain quality standards and ensure compliance with manufacturing standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quality engineering, with skills in 8D problem solving and root cause analysis. The position offers a competitive salary, a 9-day working fortnight, enhanced sick pay, and excellent training opportunities.

Benefits

9-day working fortnight

Competitive salary

Enhanced sick pay

3% employer pension contribution

Factory shutdowns in August and December

Excellent training opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in quality engineering within automotive manufacturing.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve quality issues using 8D and root cause analysis.
• Support NPI and APQP activities during new process development.
• Lead and support internal and supplier audits.
• Maintain documentation, control plans, PPAPs, and inspection processes.

Skills

Quality control

8D problem solving

Root cause analysis

Internal auditing

NPI and APQP support

Job description

Senior Quality Engineer

Location: Weston-Super-Mare

Salary: Up to £40,000 + excellent benefits

We’re recruiting on behalf of a well-established automotive manufacturer that supplies components to several major vehicle brands. The company has a strong reputation for engineering quality and continuous improvement, and they’re now looking for a Senior Quality Engineer to join their team.

Benefits

• 9‑day working fortnight (every other Friday off)
• Competitive salary up to £40,000
• Enhanced sick pay (13 weeks full, 13 weeks half pay)
• 3% employer pension contribution
• Factory shutdowns in August (2 weeks) and December (1 week)

Excellent training and development opportunities

This is a hands‑on, varied role where you’ll play a key part in maintaining quality standards, leading investigations, and ensuring compliance with recognised automotive and manufacturing standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve quality issues using 8D and root cause analysis.
• Support NPI and APQP activities during new process development.
• Lead and support internal and supplier audits.
• Maintain documentation, control plans, PPAPs, and inspection processes.