Quality Engineer – Automotive Manufacturing Location: Bristol Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 (Negotiable depending on experience) Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 4:00pm (40 hours per week) About the Company We are working with a well-established and rapidly growing vehicle conversion and solutions provider. With over 50 years of industry expertise, they are recognised for delivering high-quality, bespoke automotive products tailored to customer specifications. Their continued growth has created an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quality Engineer to join their team. The Role We are seeking a Quality Engineer with proven automotive manufacturing experience, ideally within a Tier 1, Tier 2 or OEM environment. This is a key position reporting to the Manufacturing Director, where you will be instrumental in developing and maintaining a quality-focused culture across the business. You will lead a team of PDI inspectors and be responsible for ensuring robust quality management systems, process control, supplier quality assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities Quality System Management Maintain and improve the company’s ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 systems Ensure compliance with industry standards and customer requirements Auditing Conduct internal and external audits Prepare reports and implement corrective actions Manufacturing Processes and Metalwork Oversee quality within metal fabrication and assembly Implement best practices to improve process capability and product consistency Supplier Control Monitor and evaluate supplier quality performance Carry out supplier audits and resolve quality issues collaboratively Root Cause Analysis and Problem Solving Lead investigations into non-conformances Use structured methodologies such as 8D, Fishbone and Pareto analysis Drive corrective and preventive actions Continuous Improvement Identify and implement process improvements Support Lean manufacturing and efficiency initiatives Documentation and Reporting Maintain accurate records, audit findings, and performance metrics Provide regular updates to senior leadership Skills and Experience Required Proven experience as a Quality Engineer in a manufacturing environment, ideally within automotive Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 and experience with auditing processes Familiarity with metal fabrication, inspection methods, and quality control Experience in supplier quality management Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills (8D, root cause analysis) Strong interpersonal, communication and organisational skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently What’s on Offer £40,000 - £50,000 salary (negotiable based on experience) 23 days annual leave plus public holidays Company pension and life insurance Career development and training opportunities Supportive and collaborative working environment