Quality Engineer – Automotive 📍 Location: Dudley, UK 💰 Salary: Competitive + Benefits 📅 Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent About our client Our client, a leading sub-contract service provider to a broad range of industries including aerospace and automotive. We’re offering you the chance to join a dynamic and forward-thinking team, where your expertise in quality management will make a real difference The Role This role would be excellent for an experienced Quality Engineer with a passion for continuous improvement and a strong background in the automotive industry. You will have proven ISO 9001 experience. Key Responsibilities * Ensure Quality Control & Assurance for high-volume operations. * Lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement by analyzing Non-Conforming Products (NCP) daily. * Drive the implementation of new standards like IATF and ISO 14001 within our Quality Management System (QMS). * Manage customer and supplier relationships, ensuring top-tier quality standards. * Lead site audits for systems, processes, and products. * Contribute to New Product Introduction (NPI) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) documentation, including PPAP. Requirements * Proven experience in Quality Engineering, ideally in the automotive sector. * Strong experience in managing and organising small teams in a manufacturing environment. * Expertise in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications. * Familiarity with ISO 9001, IATF, VDA 6.3 audit policies, and inspection techniques for plastic mouldings. * Knowledge of health & safety and environmental procedures. * Proficiency with Microsoft Office systems (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.). What Our client offer: * Competitive salary depending on experience. * A chance to make a real impact in an industry-leading company. * Work in a dynamic and growing environment with opportunities for personal and professional development