Lead Quality Engineer
Salary: Dependent on experience
Location: Aston, Birmingham
Contract: Permanent
Role Summary
The Lead Quality Engineer will be responsible for driving quality assurance activities across manufacturing and engineering operations, ensuring robust processes and effective resolution of customer and internal quality issues. The Lead Quality Engineer will act as a key interface between stakeholders, supporting continuous improvement and maintaining high product standards.
Role & Responsibilities
Communicate with customers, service teams, and internal stakeholders regarding quality claims and notifications
Coordinate and manage internal and external customer claims within the plant
Ensure serial production quality assurance activities including process release, approvals, engineering changes, and product audits
Lead quality management teams, including MRB-IDC and tollgate activities as a Lead Quality Engineer
Participate in or lead problem-solving activities relating to customer complaints and internal quality issues
Support manufacturing in resolving internal technical failures and quality concerns
Participate in Q-Table meetings and perform process confirmation activities
Act as product quality representative within project teams including new product introduction and operational changes
Conduct process audits and follow up on corrective actions
Requirements of the Role
Degree in Mechanical, Metallurgical & Materials Engineering or relevant discipline
Experience in engineering, quality assurance, and manufacturing processes as a Lead Quality Engineer
Knowledge of quality management systems, tools, and methodologies such as 8D, Ishikawa, and 5 Whys
Strong leadership and team management capabilities
Structured, methodical approach with strong collaboration and communication skills
Solid technical understanding of manufacturing and engineering principles
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