Quality Engineer

Owen Daniels are supporting a leading automotive manufacturer is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join their established quality team. This role will suit a quality professional with strong customer-facing experience and a proven background managing quality activities from new product introduction through to series production. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting customers, driving quality improvements and ensuring compliance with automotive quality standards. Key Responsibilities: • Lead customer quality activities and act as the main point of contact for quality-related issues. • Support APQP activities throughout the product lifecycle. • Prepare and submit PPAP documentation in line with customer requirements. • Investigate quality concerns using structured problem-solving techniques and implement corrective actions. • Conduct internal and external quality audits. • Review engineering drawings and specifications, applying strong GD&T knowledge. • Work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering and Supply Chain teams to improve product and process quality. • Support continuous improvement initiatives across the business. The Candidate: • Experience in a Quality Engineer position within automotive manufacturing. • Strong front-end/customer quality experience. • Good working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA and Core Tools. • Strong understanding of GD&T and interpretation of engineering drawings. • Experience of 8D, Root Cause Analysis and corrective action processes. • Knowledge of IATF 16949 would be advantageous. • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business offering a varied and challenging role, a supportive working environment and genuine opportunities for career development. To apply, please submit your CV for immediate consideration.