Quality Engineer
HR Employment Bureau Ltd
Wolverhampton · posted 20 August 2026
Salary
£35,000 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Category
Engineering
We are seeking a technically capable Automotive Quality Engineer who enjoys solving problems, working with customers and driving continual improvement.
Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.
This is a hands-on engineering role focused on customer quality rather than inspection.
Purpose of the Role The Quality Engineer is responsible for customer quality, technical investigations and continual improvement activities.
The successful candidate will lead customer complaint investigations, produce robust customer-facing 8D reports and work closely with production to identify Root Cause and permanently eliminate recurring issues.
The Quality Engineer supports the Quality Manager in maintaining the Quality Management System Key Responsibilities Lead customer complaint investigations.
Produce robust customer-facing 8D reports.
Conduct structured Root Cause Analysis using recognised methodologies.
Implement and verify corrective actions.
Support PPAP and APQP activities.
Maintain FMEAs and Control Plans.
Analyse production quality data and identify improvement opportunities.
Work closely with Production and Technical teams to improve process capability.
Support customer visits and technical discussions.
Raise and investigate internal non-conformances.
Assist with internal audits.
Support continuous improvement projects across the business.
Provide technical support to the Quality Manager when required.
Essential Experience Automotive manufacturing experience.
Experience working within an IATF 16949 environment.
Customer quality experience.
Experience producing customer 8D reports.
Strong Root Cause Analysis skills.
Knowledge of PPAP, APQP, FMEA, SPC and MSA.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Highly Desirable Experience within: Electroplating Surface engineering Metal finishing Fastener manufacturing Precision engineering Knowledge of: Fastener property classes Hydrogen Embrittlement Salt spray testing Hardness testing Automotive coating specifications Personal Attributes We are looking for someone who: Enjoys technical problem solving.
Is analytical and methodical.
Communicates confidently with customers.
Takes ownership of problems.
Works well under pressure.
Wants to continually improve processes.
Is driven by finding Root Cause rather than quick fixes.
We Are Not Looking For This role is not an inspection or Quality Technician position. xwzovoh
Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience leading customer quality investigations, producing customer-facing 8D reports and working directly with automotive customers within an IATF 16949 environment.
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Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.
This is a hands-on engineering role focused on customer quality rather than inspection.
Purpose of the Role The Quality Engineer is responsible for customer quality, technical investigations and continual improvement activities.
The successful candidate will lead customer complaint investigations, produce robust customer-facing 8D reports and work closely with production to identify Root Cause and permanently eliminate recurring issues.
The Quality Engineer supports the Quality Manager in maintaining the Quality Management System Key Responsibilities Lead customer complaint investigations.
Produce robust customer-facing 8D reports.
Conduct structured Root Cause Analysis using recognised methodologies.
Implement and verify corrective actions.
Support PPAP and APQP activities.
Maintain FMEAs and Control Plans.
Analyse production quality data and identify improvement opportunities.
Work closely with Production and Technical teams to improve process capability.
Support customer visits and technical discussions.
Raise and investigate internal non-conformances.
Assist with internal audits.
Support continuous improvement projects across the business.
Provide technical support to the Quality Manager when required.
Essential Experience Automotive manufacturing experience.
Experience working within an IATF 16949 environment.
Customer quality experience.
Experience producing customer 8D reports.
Strong Root Cause Analysis skills.
Knowledge of PPAP, APQP, FMEA, SPC and MSA.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Highly Desirable Experience within: Electroplating Surface engineering Metal finishing Fastener manufacturing Precision engineering Knowledge of: Fastener property classes Hydrogen Embrittlement Salt spray testing Hardness testing Automotive coating specifications Personal Attributes We are looking for someone who: Enjoys technical problem solving.
Is analytical and methodical.
Communicates confidently with customers.
Takes ownership of problems.
Works well under pressure.
Wants to continually improve processes.
Is driven by finding Root Cause rather than quick fixes.
We Are Not Looking For This role is not an inspection or Quality Technician position. xwzovoh
Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience leading customer quality investigations, producing customer-facing 8D reports and working directly with automotive customers within an IATF 16949 environment.