Job Title: Quality Engineer Reporting To: Quality Manager Main Purpose: To support the Quality Department in ensuring that manufactured products and processes comply with internal, customer, and IATF 16949:2016 requirements. Main Duties and Responsibilities. Quality Control & Inspection Support: * Support the review of product inspection reports and documentation (e.g. first-off, in-process, and last-off). * Help maintain the accuracy, completeness, and proper archiving of quality records in line with QMS requirements. * Provide coverage for quality inspectors during periods of absence to ensure continuity of inspection activities. Non-Conformance Management: * Record, track and manage internal and supplier non-conformances (NCRs) within the quality management system. * Contribute to the logging, investigation, and resolution of customer complaints, product returns, and related issues by following the approved 8D problem solving methodology. * Perform root cause analysis and drive corrective/preventive actions using tools such as 5 Whys and Fishbone diagrams. * Ensure timely follow-up on action item closure and monitor the effectiveness of corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence. * Drive reduction in quality-related cost, including scrap, rework, and customer complaints. Documentation & Compliance: * Support the maintenance and control of quality documents, procedures, and work instructions in compliance with IATF 16949:2016 requirements. * Conduct internal and external audits and closure of non-conformance reports. * Prepare and submit SPC reports as required by customers to ensure compliance with quality expectations. * Ensure proper understanding and implementation of PPAP documents through training and collaboration with QA Inspectors, Team Leaders, and Operators. Process Improvement Support: * Collect and analyse quality data to identify trends, reoccurring issues, and opportunities for improvement. * Support continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S, process reviews