Quality Engineer

Our client, operating in the automotive sector, is currently seeking a proactive Quality Engineers to join their team in Banbury on a contract basis. This role encompasses both Plant Quality and Supplier Quality responsibilities, ensuring product quality is maintained across manufacturing processes and the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities:

Quality Assurance & Problem Resolution

Manage non-conforming product escalation, containment, incident investigation, and root cause analysis (8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa, PDCA, DMAIC).
Ensure robust corrective and preventive actions for both plant and supplier-related issues.
Lead quality performance reviews and lessons-learned activities.

Manufacturing Quality

Support implementation of production controls, testing plans, and quality processes in collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering.
Develop and maintain Control Plans, Inspection Plans, checklists, and quality documentation.
Contribute to DFMEA, PFMEA, DFx, and virtual build activities.
Implement and manage in-line inspection equipment, capability studies, and Gauge R&R.
Support plant audits, kaizen activity, stock sweeps, and containment activities.

Supplier Quality

Lead supplier assessments, audits, on-site visits, and development activities across multiple commodities.
Drive supplier improvement initiatives and monitor ongoing performance.
Act as the primary contact for supplier-related quality concerns.
Support engineering change requests, component release, and APQP/PPAP submissions.
Build strong relationships with suppliers to support technical issues, development of parts, and new processes.

Quality Systems & Reporting

Support compliance with ISO9001, IATF16949, and other relevant standards.
Develop and report Quality KPIs for leadership visibility.
Maintain quality systems and documentation to drive continuous improvement.
Work with inspectors to maintain systems used to track RFT (Right First Time) and key process issues.

Job Requirements:

HNC/Degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
Experience in plant quality, supplier quality, or a combined manufacturing quality environment.
Strong experience with problem-solving methodologies (8D, 5 Why, DMAIC, Lean, Kaizen, 5S).
Knowledge of quality systems: ISO9001, IATF16949, VDA, AS9100 or similar.
Experience with APQP and reviewing/leading PPAP processes.
Ability to interpret technical drawings and develop measurement plans.
Familiarity with inspection equipment, reporting, capability studies, and Gauge R&R.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally.
Ability to travel to suppliers domestically and internationally when required.
Proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to prioritise based on risk.
If you are a dedicated Quality Engineer with a passion for ensuring high standards in the automotive industry, our client would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's team in Banbury