MOKE – Lead Quality Engineer Leamington Spa Reports to: Plant Quality Manager Job Type: Full-time About MOKE MOKE is on a mission to manufacture iconic, sustainable, and beautifully British made vehicles that inspire joy, adventure, and connection to the environment, blending timeless beachside charm with modern innovation, redefining the electric driving experience. Designed in the early 1960s by Sir Alec Issigonis, the father of the Austin Mini, the Mini MOKE quickly gained cult status in the French Riviera, Australia, and the Caribbean. James Bond and Brigitte Bardot were both early converts. Having acquired the original ‘MOKE’ trademark and over 100 other related marks globally, in 2021 MOKE recommenced production in the UK. Over 500 new generation MOKEs have been built to date. In 2022 we were the first heritage automotive brand to go 100% Electric. In 2023, we were the first EV with no roof and no doors to achieve homologation in both Europe and America, with street legal MOKEs now being sold across the Caribbean, Europe, the USA and beyond. Our vision is to be the world's most adored and adventurous premium open-air motoring brand. Purpose of the Role The Lead Quality Engineer is responsible for leading day-to-day Quality compliance across internal and external stakeholders. The role aims to establish and maintain a lean manufacturing and right-first-time approach within Production and the Supplier base. You will be empowered to create and implement changes conducive to continuous improvement while at all times keeping a strong focus on process and adherence thereafter. The scope of the role may extend to wider business requirements, and the right candidate should use this role as an opportunity to make fundamental changes and improvements where they see fit to a positively growing business. Key Responsibilities Creating Quality processes and procedures and implementing them within the business Compiling APQP documentation and maintaining throughout product lifecycle Implementing and driving continuous improvement activities to reduce waste Leading and owning root cause analysis activities for internal and external stakeholders Implementing control of off-standard material and process, and driving resolution of Reporting and supporting Quality deliverables Managing a small team of Quality Inspectors Co-ordinating inspection activities Auditing and developing Suppliers Monitoring Supplier compliance and KPIs Reviewing and compiling Quality documentation from Suppliers Experience Required Confident operating cross-functionally internally and externally Good understanding of tools such as DFMEA, PFMEA, Process Flow, Control Plan Good understanding of PPAP requirements Awareness of safety and regulatory compliance Working to ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 (IATF16949 advantageous) Confident in data analysis Able to understand technical drawings Familiar with various manufacturing processes (eg, injection moulding, fabricating etc.) Understanding of root cause analysis and continuous improvement (eg, 8D, 5S) Proficient with MS tools (eg, Excel, Teams, Outlook etc.) Experience in automotive manufacturing environments (EV advantageous) Experience in scaling or specialist automotive environments (advantageous) Personal Attributes Process-driven Methodical, structured and disciplined Attention to detail Strong communicator Comfortable challenging and using initiative High ownership and accountability Customer focused and adaptable to changing environments and processes Willingness to travel nationally or internationally If you’re passionate about manufacturing, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to play a key role in the growth of a British automotive brand, we’d love to hear from you. How to Apply Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and why they are excited about the opportunity to join MOKE to careers@mokeinternational.com