Title
Junior IATF Quality Engineer
Location
Birmingham – commutable from Wolverhampton, Solihull, Walsall, Sutton Coldfield
Salary
£28 - 35000, dependent on experience
Overview of role
An excellent opportunity for a Junior Quality Engineer to join a long-established, award-winning manufacturing business during an exciting period of growth. The role will support the maintenance, development and auditing of the Quality Management System, with a strong focus on IATF 16949 compliance, continuous improvement and audit readiness. This position offers genuine development for someone looking to build a long-term career in automotive quality systems.
Overview of client
Our client is a Birmingham-based precision engineering and manufacturing company. Supplying high-precision tooling and components into sectors including Automotive & Aerospace, the business has recently entered a significant growth phase driven by R&D investment and new market opportunities.
Key responsibilities
* Support the maintenance and ongoing development of the IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
* Assist with internal audits and preparation for external and customer audits
* Support root cause analysis and corrective actions (8D, NCRs)
* Help maintain quality documentation, procedures and work instructions
* Monitor and report quality KPIs including scrap, rework and complaints
* Support supplier quality activities and certification requirements
* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing
What we are looking for
* Experience working within an IATF 16949 quality environment (junior or early-career level)
* Understanding of QMS principles and quality documentation
* Good communication and organisational skills
* A proactive mindset with strong problem-solving ability
* Comfortable working independently and as part of a wider team
* Internal auditor training or H&S awareness is desirable but not essential