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Permanent

Quality Engineer

WR Engineering
Stoke-on-Trent
money-bag £45000 - £52000/annum + company benefits
Posted: 27 August 2026 (3 weeks ago)
Closing date: 26 September 2026
Ref: 225541188

Quality Engineer - Automotive Assembly - to -52k

We are recruiting a Quality Engineer to support a brand new 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 control 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 (Control 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. We recruit for permanent jobs UK wide.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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