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Quality Engineer – Low Volume Vehicle Manufacturing
Location: Coventry (working on-site at two supplier locations; Head Office: Leamington Spa)
Salary: Circa £45,000 per annum
Working Hours: Monday to Wednesday: 07:00 – 16:30
Thursday: 07:00 – 16:30
Employment Type: Permanent
About The Role
Our client, a leading name in low volume, high-quality vehicle manufacturing, is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join their team. This is a hands-on, supplier-facing role working across multiple key supplier sites, supporting critical stages of vehicle production.
You’ll play a vital part in ensuring whole vehicle quality, with a particular focus on the body manufacture, paint, and trim and final assembly stages, helping deliver a complete vehicle to OEM standards. This role is ideal for a proactive individual with strong automotive experience and a confident presence on the shop floor.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage quality activities across multiple supplier locations in Coventry
* Take ownership of whole vehicle quality, ensuring all components and systems meet OEM standards
* Oversee quality processes during body manufacture, paint, trim, and final build stages
* Work closely with Tier 1 suppliers and internal teams to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement
* Support internal audits and ensure customer quality expectations are met
* Conduct root cause analysis and implement effective corrective actions
* Liaise with stakeholders at all levels, with occasional travel to Head Office in Leamington Spa
* Ensure compliance with OEM and IATF standards
About You
* Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Quality Engineering role within automotive manufacturing
* Strong understanding of whole vehicle integration and quality standards
* Comfortable working on-site at supplier locations and building strong working relationships
* Background in low volume, high complexity environments preferred
* Proficient with quality tools such as 8D, FMEA, PPAP, and Root Cause Analysis
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Quality Assurance
Industries
* Automotive Manufacturing
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