Quality Engineer - Automotive Sector | Kettering | Permanent Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Quality Engineer to join a leading manufacturing business based in Kettering. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in automotive quality processes who is looking to make a real impact in a fast-paced environment. Location: Kettering Employment Type: Permanent Department: Quality Role Overview As a Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring product quality and resolving internal and external quality issues. You'll work closely with customers, suppliers, and internal departments to ensure standards are met and concerns are addressed promptly. The role includes authority to stop production when necessary to investigate and resolve quality concerns. Key Responsibilities Liaise with customer and supplier representatives to ensure clear understanding of requirements and standards Coordinate customer requirements across departments including sales, engineering, manufacturing, logistics, purchasing, and accounts Maintain quality standards in line with work instructions, samples, and QMS documentation Support and mentor team members to enhance on-the-job training and understanding Ensure timely resolution of customer complaints Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and team-based problem solving Participate in APQP, Control Plans, FMEA, Calibration, and QMS activities Conduct audits in line with the company's audit schedule Undertake additional tasks as required by the business, within the scope of skills and training Qualifications NVQ Level 4 in an Automotive Context (essential) NVQ Level 5 in an Automotive Context (desirable) Skills & Experience Minimum two years of NVQ Level 4 activities in an automotive environment (essential) Experience with NVQ Level 5 activities over a two-year period (desirable) Strong communication and coordination skills across departments Proven ability to manage customer and supplier relationships Experience with quality tools and systems including APQP, FMEA, and QMS Audit experience within a manufacturing setting