Senior Quality Engineer: Data-Driven Process Optimizer

The Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company; Minworth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

DP World is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer for our Minworth operation. This hands-on role will drive product and process quality through data-led decision making and cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing, engineering, suppliers and customers.

You will lead corrective actions, improve FTT, reduce scrap, and support continuous improvement across the business. The role requires QA/QC expertise, auditing experience, and hands-on ISO 9001:2015 systems knowledge, with exposure to ISO

Qualifications

• 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.
• Internal/Lead Auditor qualification required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality improvement initiatives across the operation, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• 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.

Skills

Quality engineering

QA/QC methodologies

Auditing

Data analysis

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Quality Management

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

DP World is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer for our Minworth operation. This hands-on role will drive product and process quality through data-led decision making and cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing, engineering, suppliers and customers.

You will lead corrective actions, improve FTT, reduce scrap, and support continuous improvement across the business. The role requires QA/QC expertise, auditing experience, and hands-on ISO 9001:2015 systems knowledge, with exposure to ISO