Quality Engineer - Automotive

WR EngineeringHilderstone, Stone🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 24 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid Quality Engineer role at WR Engineering offers a fantastic opportunity to shape quality processes within a dynamic automotive assembly environment, with a competitive salary up to £52k. You'll thrive here if you have a strong background in automotive quality standards and a passion for problem-solving, contributing to a reputable company's success. Apply now to advance your career in automotive quality engineering!

Quick Overview

Seniority

Mid Senior

Employment type

Full Time

Work mode

Hybrid

Location

Hilderstone, Stone, United Kingdom

Posted

Yesterday

Job Description

Quality Engineer - Automotive Assembly - to £52k We are recruiting a Quality Engineer to support an automotive assembly operation. This role offers a unique opportunity to embed quality into processes from day one, working in a fast-paced and evolving manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities Establish and maintain quality contr ol processes in line with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 Conduct audits and inspections of assembly operations Monitor quality KPIs including scrap, defects, and customer complaints Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) Support new product launches and engineering changes (APQP) Maintain quality documentation (Contr ol Plans, FMEA, PPAP) Collaborate with suppliers, customers, and internal teams on quality issues Train production staff on quality standards and best practices Requirements Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Manufacturing Engineering, or similar Minimum 3 years&&' experience in automotive quality engineering Strong knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and core quality tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC) Knowledge of VDA 6.3 / VDA 6.5 auditing standards Strong problem-solving and communication skills Desirable ASQ CQE and/or Six Sigma Green Belt Supplier quality or automotive assembly experience WR Engineering are the #1 recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing &&& technical sales jobs.

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