Senior Quality Engineer
Location: Weston-Super-Mare
Salary: Up to £40,000 + excellent benefits
Were recruiting on behalf of a well-established automotive manufacturer that supplies components to several major vehicle brands. The company has a strong reputation for engineering quality and continuous improvement, and theyre now looking for a Senior Quality Engineer to join their team.
Benefits:
* 9-day working fortnight (every other Friday off)
* Competitive salary up to £40,000
* Enhanced sick pay (13 weeks full, 13 weeks half pay)
* 3% employer pension contribution
* Factory shutdowns in August (2 weeks) and December (1 week)
* Excellent training and development opportunities
This is a hands-on, varied role where youll play a key part in maintaining quality standards, leading investigations, and ensuring compliance with recognised automotive and manufacturing standards.
Key Responsibilities:
* Investigate and resolve quality issues using 8D and root cause analysis.
* Support NPI and APQP activities during new process development.
* Lead and support internal and supplier audits.
* Maintain documentation, control plans, PPAPs, and inspection processes.
* Provide production support and liaise with customers and suppliers on quality concerns.
* Coordinate warranty reporting and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
About You:
* Degree or HNC/HND in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Quality.
* Strong knowledge of IATF16949 and automotive quality tools (APQP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, PPAP, etc.).
* Experience in automotive or aerospace manufacturing.
* Skilled in CMM use, GD&T, and calibration.
* Audit trained (Lead Auditor preferred).
* Confident communicator with strong problem-solving and organisational skills.
If youre an experienced Quality Engineer looking to step up into a senior position within a respected automotive manufacturer, wed love to hear from you.
Apply now for a confidential discussion.
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