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Job summary

A leading company in the automotive sector is seeking a Senior Quality Manager to oversee quality management processes, ensure compliance with industry standards, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in quality management within the automotive industry, with demonstrable hands-on capabilities. This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a prestigious organization focused on innovation and maintaining high-quality standards.

Benefits

Employee Participation share scheme

Early finish on Fridays

Qualifications

• Proven automotive industry experience required.
• IATF16949 experience is essential.
• Experience in managing quality functions and systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of Quality and Procedures.
• Develop and analyze business through agreed systems.
• Drive continuous improvement programs.

Skills

Quality Management

Analytical Problem Solving

Team Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Education

HNC in Engineering

Job description

This is a senior position with an international group of companies who specialise in products for the Automotive industry.

The Quality Manager will have proven quality management exposure within the Automotive industry, and importantly, you will have demonstrable extensive experience of being ‘hands-on’ with quality, managing Automotive Quality systems and building a quality team.

Salary, Hours and Benefits

• 40 hours per week, 8am – 5pm
• Early finish on Friday’s
• Employee Participation share scheme

Role Purpose

The Quality Manager will manage all aspects of Quality, Quality Procedures & Business Operating Systems and to provide technical support to the business in the technical development of the Quality department and the operating equipment used to confirm quality assurance.

• Ensuring ongoing accreditation in accordance with the business needs.
• Develop / analyse the business through the agreed business systems.
• Identify & implement improvement projects through robust PDCA.
• The Quality Manager will assist the Managing Director in developing a cross-functional support team.
• Drive the continuous improvement programme.
• Liaise with customers / suppliers externally and internally as necessary.
• Manage the department to achieving key performance criteria.

Quality Manager Candidate Requirements

• Proven Automotive industry experience.
• The quality team is small, so you will be willing and prepared to literally be ‘hands-on’ and support the quality team when required.
• IATF16949 experience is essential. An HNC in Engineering would be useful.
• Demonstrable experience in managing quality functions and implementing a quality management system.
• Man-management skills (inc. Disciplinary, Performance monitoring, Manpower planning and recruitment).
• Manufacturing / production experience (In-depth experience of production planning and lean manufacturing).
• Customer liaison / Supplier focussed. Experience with excellent analytical & practical problem-solving skills. Financial awareness.
• Previous experience of developing efficient quality and business operating systems.

Key Responsibilities (but limited to)

• The Quality Manager will support / devise Quality and Environmental action plans, to meet all relevant standards including IATF16949 and ISO14001 and ensuring the complete and timely introduction of appropriate measures.
• Authoritarian with respect to decision making on customer affected quality issues.
• Ensure departmental & company procedures are aligned with the quality standards as
• determined by the customer and adhering to the company’s quality procedures thereby ensuring continued TS 16949 registration.
• Develop a cross-functional teamwork approach involving all departmental disciplines.
• Constantly monitor and analyse performance and implement continuous improvements.
• Maximize efficiency of operations via good management, a flexible manning approach to standardised work, practical problem solving, continuous improvement and plan, do, check & act methodology with built in quality.
• Devise and maintain a continuous training and development plan.
• Constantly improve and develop the process to ensure an efficient operation and delivering / improving the facility with all the necessary documentation so as to achieve full utilisation of the manufacturing resource focusing on consistent process that achieves the daily production targets.

Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

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Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Quality Engineering Recruitment Support since 1994

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a METROLOGY ENGINEER.

This is an exciting Organisation to be part of, you would be joining a prestigious, state of the Art manufacturing organisation. Specialising in either high quality off the shelf modules, to individual new developments. We are very much at the forefront of brand -new technology.

We have been providing pioneering technologies and products to our customers worldwide for a number of years now, out teams are accomplished teams of experts, highly specialised in the development, industrialisation and production.

You may already be a METROLOGY ENGINEER looking for a fresh challenge, within a highly prestigious organisation, or looking for a role where you can further your career into a Lead position.

Commutable from Birmingham, Coventry, Henley-in-Arden, Redditch, Studley, Stratford-upon-Avon, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, Moseley, Halesowen and Curdworth

KEY BENEFITS

• Free parking on site
• Currently trialling 4 day week
• Yearly incentive bonus paid out in December
• Long service award after 4 years of service
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Access to BEN (charity for automotive workers)
• Flexible start & finish times
• Death in service (once passed probationary period)
• 25 Days Holiday (Bank Holidays on top), increasing to 26 days after 1 calendar year, then increasing to 28 after 5 years
• Company contributory pension
• Highly prestigious brand, products and customers
• Pristine and modern working environment
• Market leader with more continued growth predicted

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creating CMM programs
• Evaluate measurement data
• Creating measurement programs for CMM with or without CAD model
• Drawing up initial sample test reports as per the VDA and PPAP template
• Implementing all measurement equipment
• Calibration of gauges
• Re-qualification inspections
• SPC

REQUIREMENTS

• It is essential that you have relevant CMM Programming experience
• Ideally PC-DMIS
• To have gained your experience from within a manufacturing environment
• Good working knowledge of PPAP’s and SPC
• Good level of IT Literacy

This role will suit an energetic, and ambitious Metrology Engineer, who is looking to step up the next level and ideally lead the Metrology Department at a later date

If you would like to be part of a growing success story, where there are unrivalled career prospects for you with truly exciting products, send your CV NOW!

If you are an experienced Calibration Metrologist, this is your chance to join a globally respected precision engineering company at the forefront of measurement technology. With a long-standing reputation for innovation, quality, and technical excellence, they supply advanced measurement solutions to industries including aerospace, automotive, medical, and manufacturing.

Operating from a state-of-the-art UK facility, they provide their clients with cutting-edge equipment, expert support, and comprehensive training—driving accuracy and productivity across engineering sectors.

As part of a worldwide group with over 80 years of heritage, you’ll be working alongside some of the most experienced professionals in dimensional measurement, gaining access to best-in-class tools, systems, and continuous development opportunities.

Salary, Hours and Benefits

• 31 days holiday which rise with service
• Private health insurance – after a qualifying period
• Modern working facility, with support and development

Role Function

The Calibration Metrologist will calibrate various measuring instruments and gauges, under UKAS regulations, following set procedures and standards on behalf of internal and external customers.

Calibration Metrologist Candidate Requirements

• The Calibration Metrologist will have proven Dimensional Metrology experience.
• Experience of First Principal Measurement.
• Inspection techniques in order to relate to customer applications and the subject is essential.
• Able to work independently representing the company at their own sites and at customer premises.
• Good communication, organisational and I.T. skills.
• Willingness to learn; be very well organised, presentable, flexible and self-motivated.

Calibration Metrologist Responsibilities

• Strict adherence to all internal procedures and a conscientious work ethic.
• Ensure the department and the organisation’s reputation is not compromised.
• Carry out approved calibrations as laid out within the laboratory’s operating procedures.
• Maintain impartiality throughout each calibration.
• Ensure calibration results are accurate and fully maintained.
• Maintain understanding of UKAS accreditation and its implications.
• Respond to customer calibration queries as they arise.
• Maintain accurate administrative and reporting records.
• Maintain open lines of communication with immediate supervisor.
• Contribute to the success of the Calibration Laboratory and ensure efficient performance, in line with internal procedures, standards and UKAS requirements.
• Undertake additional duties as and when required, as requested by line manager.

We are seeking a Quality Engineer to support our internal quality systems, drive continuous improvement, and strengthen our supply chain quality performance. The successful candidate will collaborate across departments to resolve internal and external quality issues, ensure ISO compliance, and assist in new product introduction (NPI) activities.

We are a manufacturing organization based in the heart of Birmingham, with great transport links to the rest of the UK.

We are a stable busy business, and if you are a Quality Engineer who is looking for a pleasant working environment that can offer consistency and stability, then look no further!

Commutable from Birmingham, Walsall, Dudley, Aldridge, Handsworth, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, Moseley, Lichfield, Minworth, Aston and Tyseley

KEY BENEFITS

• Plenty of free parking on site
• Very friendly supportive team
• Long term career stability and prospects

RESPONSIBILITIES for QUALITY ENGINEER

• Work closely with manufacturing and engineering teams to identify and eliminate sources of variation and improve processes.
• Contribute to maintaining ISO 9001 compliance, including participation in internal and external audit activities.
• Assist with the introduction of new tooling and manufacturing processes, including SPC and capability studies, during NPI projects.
• Conduct supplier development activities, including communicating quality requirements and offering technical support.
• Perform on-site supplier and customer visits as required to resolve quality issues and build relationships.
• Lead or support the resolution of customer concerns, ensuring effective implementation of corrective actions.
• Analyse problems using structured problem-solving techniques such as 8D and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Drive reduction in customer complaints, internal process variation, and external PPM.
• Perform process and compliance audits in line with internal and ISO standards.
• Support and develop departmental KPIs aligned with business-level objectives.
• Contribute to improving poka-yoke systems and error-proofing initiatives.

REQUIREMENTS for QUALITY ENGINEER

• Proven experience in a Quality Engineering role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 (ISO 14001 desirable).
• Demonstrated experience in root cause analysis, corrective action systems, and continuous improvement tools.
• Experience with 8D problem-solving methodology and Six Sigma tools.
• Understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and capability studies.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage with suppliers, customers, and cross-functional teams.
• Full UK driving license required for supplier/customer site visits

Why Join Us?

We are a solid, stable busy manufacturing business in the heart of Birmingham, we are a thriving organisation with a team of motivated and committed people on board. You would be joining a friendly, well-established business where you will be guaranteed to enjoy every day at work.

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a SENIOR QUALITY ENGINEER

This is an exciting Organisation to be part of, you would be joining a prestigious, state of the Art manufacturing organisation. We are very much at the forefront of brand -new technology.

We have been providing pioneering technologies and products to our customers worldwide for a number of years now, out teams are accomplished teams of experts, highly specialised in the development, industrialisation and production.

We are the market leader and committed to delivering high-quality products and services to our customers. We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Quality Engineer to join our team. This role will oversee Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA), Production Quality, and Metrology functions, ensuring adherence to quality standards while driving continuous improvements

Commutable from Birmingham, Coventry, Henley-in-Arden, Redditch, Studley, Stratford-upon-Avon, Solihull, Tamworth, Sutton Coldfield, Atherstone and Curdworth

KEY BENEFITS

• Free parking on site
• Yearly incentive bonus paid out in December
• Long service award after 4 years of service
• Access to BEN (charity for automotive workers)
• Flexible start & finish times
• Death in service (once passed probationary period)
• 25 Days Holiday (Bank Holidays on top), increasing to 26 days after 1 calendar year, then increasing to 28 after 5 years
• Highly prestigious brand, products and customers
• Pristine and modern working environment
• Market leader with more continued growth predicted

RESPONSIBILITIES

As Senior Quality Engineer, you will play a critical role in managing quality processes, leading a team of professionals, and driving improvements in product quality and efficiency. This role requires a strong leader with experience in quality assurance, problem-solving methodologies, and effective communication across teams and with customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and guide employees within the SQA and Production Quality teams, ensuring effective collaboration and alignment with organizational goals.
• Quality Standards Development: Define and implement local Business Unit (BU) quality standards, including work instructions, limit sample lists, and inspection plans, in coordination with BU Production Quality.:
• Conduct weekly quality improvement meetings to review product quality metrics, scrap rates, and error analyses.
• Drive the Continuous Improvement Process (CIP) and corrective action implementation to reduce scrap and improve quality outcomes.
• Lead and coordinate the 8D problem-solving process for quality complaints.
• Generate and present 8D reports, ensuring thorough root cause analysis and effective corrective actions.
• Attend daily Production Quality meetings and monthly Team Leader meetings with senior management to report KPIs.

REQUIREMENTS

• Significant Senior Quality Engineering experience
• Proficiency in Quality standards and methodologies (8D, FMEA, Control Plans and PPAP’s)
• Familiarity with metrology and techniques
• Strong leadership qualities
• Experience with Supplier visits
• Excellent analysis, attention to detail
• To have the ability to coordinate
• All manufacturing backgrounds are considered
• Customer facing with superb communication skills

If you would like to be part of a growing success story, where there are unrivalled career prospects for you with truly exciting products, send your CV NOW!

We are offering a role for an experienced Quality Engineer within our World Class manufacturing Business, in order to maintain and improve product quality and enhance the existing systems

Are you passionate about quality systems and continuous improvement?

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-driven professional to join our team as a Quality Engineer In this critical role, you will drive the effectiveness of our IATF 16949 quality system and champion engineering excellence across our operations.

Commutable from Stone, Cheddleton, Leek, Biddulph, Stoke on Trent, Uttoxeter, Congleton, Sandbach, Nantwich and Market Drayton

KEY BENEFITS

• Salary: Up to £42,000 - £43,0000 Dependant on experience
• Plenty of free parking on site
• 25 Days Holiday
• Super friendly, well supportive team

RESPONSIBILITIES for QUALITY ENGINEER

• Maintain the IATF 16949 Quality System, ensuring compliance across all relevant departments.
• Plan and conduct internal audits (IATF, quality, and process) and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions for any non-conformities.
• Lead quality involvement in the engineering change process, including participation in weekly meetings and ensuring APQP requirements are met.
• Coordinate annual product testing with accredited external laboratories, ensuring regulatory and internal standards are upheld.
• Manage internal and supplier non-conformances, including material segregation and documentation.
• Represent the Quality function in APQP activities for new projects
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective action (8D) for internal and external issues
• Control calibration processes for all measurement and inspection equipment
• Monitor internal scrap trends
• Manage supplier Certificates of Conformity (CoC) and maintain accurate records of all quality documentation.
• Collect and analyse quality data
• Maintain and update customer portals with relevant quality documentation, audit results, and project updates.

REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALITY ENGINEER

• Relevant Quality Engineer experience, you will have gained your experience from within a manufacturing / engineering background
• Proactive and detail-oriented, with a strong sense of ownership and a commitment to seeing tasks through to completion.
• Technically proficient, with strong IT skills including Microsoft Office 365 and working knowledge of web-based systems; experience with SAP quality modules is advantageous.
• Skilled in problem-solving tools such as 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone (Ishikawa) analysis, etc.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing methodologies, including 5S, Standardised Work, Poka-Yoke, and Just-In-Time (JIT).
• Thorough understanding of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards and their practical application in a manufacturing environment.
• Six Sigma training (Green Belt or higher) is desirable but not essential.
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An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quality Inspector to join a leading Manufacturing organisation who are known worldwide. An opportunity to join an already established Manufacturing team and to join an organisation that pride themselves on a Friendly working environment. This is an opportunity to join a company who have been Established for over 50 years who continue to grow and offer Stability and development and training.

The Quality Inspector roles is commutable from the following locations: Blackburn / Burnley / Preston.

The Quality Inspector will be required to work the following Shift: Permanent Nights – Monday to Thursday 10pm till 07:30am

Benefits the Quality Inspector will receive:

• Pension Contribution matched at 5.5% = 11%
• 32days holiday
• Production Bonus Scheme
• Secured Parking.
• Overtime. – Plenty available

Key experience for the Quality Inspector:

• Previous, proven experience within a Skilled Inspector role,
• Experience within Inspection of milling, turning and Welding.
• Experienced within a manufacturing environment.
• Able to use CMM Operations
• Strong background in technical understanding
• Quality Engineering
• We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is used to work within a heavy engineering environment.
• Time served – mechanical engineer.
• At least 2-3 years’ experience within Quality control

Key Duties for the Quality Inspector:

• First point of call for Patrol inspections
• Dealing with all Inspection reports
• Being responsible for the final view / Inspection of completed assemblies
• Handle weights up to 25kg
• Able to use computers for Data purpose
• Support the Quality team – support internal audits

We are seeking a Quality Engineer on a Part-time basis in order to provide support to the Quality team.

We are a long-established manufacturing organisation, and are currently enjoying an uplift in demand for our products.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to be an integral part of our growing team
• Collaborative, down to earth, and supportive work environment
• Enabling you to contribute to a diverse range of projects

COMMUTABLE FROM: - Stoke on Trent, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Cheddleton, Stone, Kidsgrove and Keele

BENEFITS

• 16 hours per week
• Day role
• Plenty of parking available
• Friendly, down-to-earth team
• Expected to continue to grow in 2025

DUTIES

• Maintain and support the IATF 16949 Quality Management System.
• Coordinate the annual product testing schedule in collaboration with external laboratories.
• Manage internal non-conformance and supplier reject systems, ensuring effective documentation and resolution.
• Support new engineering projects through the APQP process, with a focus on plant-level involvement.
• Drive internal PPM (Parts Per Million) improvement initiatives and lead problem-solving activities.
• Assist cross-functional teams in resolving quality issues using 8D methodology.
• Oversee calibration schedules for all internal equipment, including internal checks and coordination with external calibration providers.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to coordinate and implement product and process improvement initiatives.
• Monitor internal scrap levels and lead improvement activities with production teams.
• Manage and maintain supplier Certificates of Conformity and associated documentation.
• Maintain and update customer quality portals, providing regular reports on audit and project status to management.
• Create, review, and revise quality documentation, including PFMEAs, Control Plans, and other related documents.
• Conduct audits covering quality systems, processes, LPA (Layered Process Audits), and basic quality practices.

REQUIREMENTS

• It is essential that you have Quality Engineer experience
• Must have gained experience from within manufacturing
• A good standard of IT literacy is important – exposure to SAP would be advantageous
• Proven problem-solving skills 8D and 5 Why analysis
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques
• Strong understanding of ISO9001 and TS16949 would be ideal though not essential

We are looking to interview now, send your CV over ASAP!

Maintenance Technician – Electrical Bias | £52,000 + Overtime + Great Benefits
Location: Easily commutable from Minworth, Sutton Coldfield, Tamworth & Polesworth
Shifts: Permanent, Full Time | Rotating Shifts

Join a Secure, Growing Engineering Business with Long Term Career Potential

Are you a qualified Electrical Maintenance Technician looking for a high-paying, secure role with a company that truly invests in its people?

This is your opportunity to join a well established manufacturing business with excellent employee retention, ongoing investment in plant and technology, and a positive, team focused culture.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Carrying out electrical and mechanical maintenance on plant machinery in a fast-paced production environment
• Diagnosing faults and completing timely repairs to ensure maximum uptime
• Supporting and troubleshooting Plc controls, HMI and inverter drives
• Assisting with planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and contributing to continuous improvement
• Working closely with other engineers to maintain plant reliability and efficiency

What We’re Looking For:

• NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds or equivalent in an Electrical discipline (Apprentice trained preferred)
• Strong background in maintenance engineering within manufacturing, production or process plant environments
• Confident with electrical fault finding, inverter drives, Plc controls and HMI applications
• Basic mechanical understanding (hydraulics, pneumatics – desirable)
• Flexible to work a rotating shift pattern

What’s In It for You?

• Salary: Up to £52,000 + Overtime at Premium Rates
• Excellent Pension Scheme & Life Assurance
• Real opportunities for career development and progression
• Job security in a stable, expanding engineering sector
• Free on site parking + staff discounts + supportive team culture

Don’t miss this chance to join a business that values your skills and gives you room to grow.

Apply today and secure your future in a high performing engineering environment.

Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician – Does Your Current Package Lack Any Real Benefits?

Due to expansion, we are seeking to recruit a proven Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician to join our established maintenance team. Utilising state of the art automated equipment we manufacture high quality products for a diverse range of customers.

We are proud of our low staff turnover, which reflects our commitment to our employees wellbeing. This commitment is further supported by a sector leading base salary and our extensive benefits package designed to provide a rewarding and fulfilling work environment for all our staff, we also value a genuine work / life balance and offer all our staff the opportunity to work days with an additional element of flexitime.

In return for your Maintenance skills and experience, we offer:-

• Starting Salary of c£45,000
• Paid Overtime at Premium Rates
• Company Funded Pension (with above average company contribution)
• Excellent Holiday Entitlement (with the option to buy additional days)
• Company Funded Healthcare
• Early Friday Finish
• Day Working Monday – Friday (with flexible start times)
• Free Onsite Parking

Duties of a Maintenance Technician

As a proven Maintenance Technician you will be required to undertake both planned and reactive maintenance across our plant, that will see you supporting state of the art automated production equipment.

Requirements of a Maintenance Technician

Ideally you will be apprentice trained but must be qualified either Electrically to a City & Guilds or NVQ standard and have some understanding of Plc controls, allied to have previous experience of supporting plant and equipment within a fast paced manufacturing or production environment.

The roles are commutable from Barton, Burton, Lichfield, Rugeley & Tamworth

We’re looking for a Software Engineer - Electronics / Mechatronics, with a strong understanding of electronics and ideally some experience in mechatronics systems. The role involves working on a variety of applications including tools used during the selection, sales and manufacture of their products, along with some exciting new projects intended to enhance the growth of the business

This is a fantastic opportunity with a global hypergrowth company. The business has a strong family culture which provides a positive working environment where employees feel valued and trusted.

If you are looking for an established career with a global leader in a period of real exciting growth, a business who are big advocates of organic growth and development of their staff, then this will be ideal for you!

Software Engineer Salary and Excellent Benefits

• Excellent company pension
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Company bonus
• Dental and health benefits
• Life insurance
• Annual group shares
• Fantastic work environment
• Your chance to work for a global company who going through exponential growth

Software Engineer Essential Candidate Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline. Electronics Engineering qualifications would also stand out.
• Proven / demonstrable experience and knowledge of C#, Winforms and ASP.NET Core.
• Knowledge of SQL server databases.
• A broad range of software development skills, ideally including some mobile application development.
• Any exposure or experience of Mechatronics would be highly advantageous.

Software Engineer Desirable Requirements

• Awareness of Scrum, Azure DevOps
• Experience of version control (Git / Team Foundation Version Control)

Software Engineer Key Responsibilities

• Design, development, testing and release of new software applications.
• Maintenance, support and enhancements of existing software applications.
• Assisting the technical support team with customer queries.
  

Ref : 19714-02

SOFTEWARE ENGINEER (ELECTRONICS / MECHATRONICS)

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