Quality Engineer - Jonathan Lee Recruitment : Job Details

Quality Engineer

Automotive SectorCheshire, North West, onsite role.Competitive salary plus enhanced company pension

Are you ready to step into a fast-paced, dynamic environment where your expertise will directly shape the future of automotive excellence? As a Quality Engineer, you’ll be part of a high-performing team committed to driving quality, innovation, and success in one of the most demanding industries.

Based at their state-of-the-art Cheshire facility, which exclusively supplies premium automotive brands, this role offers a thrilling blend of proactive development and reactive problem-solving. If you thrive in a varied, hands-on environment with opportunities to lead, grow, and make an impact, this role is for you.

Role Overview

As a Quality Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in developing processes, implementing systems, and ensuring products exceed quality standards, meet safety regulations, and delight customers. This is far from a routine quality auditing role—it’s your chance to shape the future of manufacturing excellence.

Your Key Responsibilities

Quality Problem Solving

• Use advanced quality tools to tackle every quality incident, from root cause analysis to containment measures.
• Define rework instructions, oversee their application, and set up quality walls when needed.
• Foster strong relationships with customers through regular visits and collaborative problem-solving.
• Champion 8D methodologies, maintain Customer Quality Fast Response Boards, and lead process FMEAs.

New Product Launches

• Collaborate with teams on PFMEA development and control plans for new products.
• Support poka-yoke (error-proofing) solutions and lead PPAP submissions.
• Train operators and area leaders on new processes, ensuring seamless launches.
• Contribute to manufacturing readiness and define Standard Work procedures with cross-functional teams.

Process Control

• Audit poka-yoke functionality at every shift and ensure rigorous control plan adherence.
• Monitor production scrap reviews and lead process audits.
• Maintain and archive all quality-related documentation.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive the Quality Improvement Roadmap and participate in key working groups.
• Lead preventive action initiatives to eliminate internal and customer issues.
• Support plant training programs and contribute to process improvements like LL and DFQ.

People Leadership

• Oversee daily activities of quality technicians and maintain their training pathways.
• Cultivate a quality-first mindset across the team.

What We’re Looking For

• A degree in Engineering or Science would be desirable
• An analytical mindset with a passion for problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Training or experience in FMEA, MSA, APQP, or PPAP is highly advantageous.
• Proficiency in Excel and other tools; automotive sector experience is a bonus.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to engage at all levels.

Take the next step in your career—be part of a team where every day brings new challenges, exciting projects, and the opportunity to drive real impact. Apply now to shape the future of automotive quality!

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