FMEA Engineer
Location: Coventry
Contract: 6 month contract Outside IR35
Role Summary
The FMEA Engineer will act as a subject matter expert in the application of Failure Mode and Effects Analysis across engineering and manufacturing activities. The FMEA Engineer will support the development and deployment of best practice tools, systems, and methodologies to strengthen proactive risk identification, failure prevention, and operational control.
Working within a specialist engineering team, the FMEA Engineer will collaborate closely with R&D, quality, and manufacturing functions to ensure product and process reliability is maintained throughout development and production phases. The role will utilise structured analysis techniques and data-driven insights to support robust decision-making and minimise risk exposure across programmes.
Role & Responsibilities
• Lead and facilitate structured FMEA workshops with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams
• Create, maintain, and update DFMEAs and PFMEAs ensuring alignment with evolving designs, manufacturing processes, and quality documentation
• Identify high-risk failure modes and drive prioritisation of mitigation actions across engineering teams
• Coordinate corrective and preventive actions to reduce risk and ensure continuous improvement
• Ensure all FMEA activities comply with AIAG-VDA standards and relevant customer-specific requirements
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality stakeholders to maintain a shared understanding of risks and controls
• Produce progress reports highlighting risk status, mitigation progress, and programme insights
• Manage FMEA tools, templates, and digital platforms to ensure data integrity and consistency
• Review supplier FMEAs and engage with customers to ensure risk management expectations are met
• Promote a proactive culture of risk prevention and continuous improvement across engineering teams
Requirements Of The Role
• Proven experience working as an FMEA Engineer or leading FMEA activities within automotive, battery, or advanced manufacturing environments
• Strong knowledge of APQP processes, risk management frameworks, and structured problem-solving methodologies
• Experience applying AIAG-VDA FMEA standards and maintaining compliant FMEA documentation
• Skilled in facilitating technical workshops and engaging cross-functional stakeholders
• Experience using digital FMEA platforms such as APIS-IQ or similar systems
• Background working within complex engineering programme environments
• Familiarity with battery systems, electrified powertrains, or advanced propulsion technologies
• Exposure to digital quality tools or model-based systems engineering methodologies
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and identify risk patterns
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills expected of a FMEA Engineer.
Apply Now
If you are an experienced FMEA Engineer looking to support proactive risk analysis and quality improvement within advanced engineering environments, we would welcome your application.
Please note, this role is deemed outside of IR35 – you will be operating as a Limited company Contractor