My client requires an experienced contract quality engineer to work in composites on a hypercar project. This contract is outside IR35. Responsibilities * Define, create, and manage a strategy for meeting the programmes quality requirement * Ensure that customers’ requirements are met through establishing robust internal processes and providing engineering feedback where required * Managing and continuously improving an agile quality management system and team * Supporting FMEA activities * Provide guidance to the inspection team and ensuring quality best practices are being followed * Creating close working relationships with suppliers to ensure the development of safety critical parts are robustly manufactured * Auditing suppliers for approval or performance assessment of new and existing suppliers * Developing strategies to ensure visual carbon composites are in line with the customer requirements whilst having a right-first-time mentality * Utilising 8D principles as a basis for effective problem resolution and able to facilitate the resolution of complex, cross functional issues * Actively working with suppliers to collaboratively develop product specifications to align with process capability Requirements * Degree or similar – Mechanical Engineering/Automotive Engineering * Automotive Tier 1 / OEM or SQE experience, must have sound knowledge of APQP systems & procedures * Evidence of client or customer facing experience * Proven and skilled use of CAD (CATIA v5 preferred) * Auditing experience * Valid UK driving licence to be able to travel to supplier locations as needed