The Role We are recruiting an experienced Senior Quality Engineer to join a well-established automotive remanufacturing business. Reporting into the QHSE Compliance Manager, you will play a key role in supporting both the Quality and Production teams, helping to maintain and improve quality standards across the site. This is a hands-on senior role where you will lead quality investigations, drive continuous improvement, and ensure any non-conformances are identified, managed, and resolved using recognised automotive quality tools. You will also help embed a strong quality culture and support new product introduction and process development activities. What’s on Offer * Salary up to £40,000 (dependent on experience) * 9-day working fortnight (every other Friday off) * Stable, full-time permanent role * 13 weeks sick pay at full pay, followed by 13 weeks half pay * 3% employer pension contribution * Factory shutdown: two weeks in August and one week at Christmas * Remaining annual leave flexible to book during the year * Free on-site parking * Opportunity to work within a highly respected, long-established automotive business with an exceptional reputation for quality Key Responsibilities * Investigating and resolving quality issues using structured problem-solving methods (e.g. 8D) * Supporting compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards * Working closely with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to ensure product specifications are met daily * Supporting NPI / APQP activities and remanufacturing process development * Managing and improving documentation control and inspection processes * Supporting supplier quality activities, including SQA and supplier development (minimal UK travel) * Driving continuous improvement initiatives to shift from quality control to quality assurance * Supporting customer quality concerns, warranty programmes, and QOS reporting What We’re Looking For * Degree or HND/HNC in Engineering, Manufacturing, Production or Quality * Strong quality experience within an IATF 16949 automotive environment (or ISO9001 / AS9100 background considered) * Proven knowledge of Automotive Core Tools: APQP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, PPAP, Control Plans, ISIR, 8D * Experience with advanced inspection and measurement techniques (CMM, GD&T, MSA) * Powertrain product experience (transmissions, engines, axles, or similar) * Audit-trained (IATF 16949 Lead Auditor desirable) * Confident communicator with the ability to influence at all levels * Methodical, organised, and comfortable operating independently when required Apply Now If you’re a driven Quality professional looking to take the next step in a senior, hands-on role within a respected automotive business, we’d like to hear from you. Apply today or contact Abatec for a confidential discussion about the opportunity. Abatec Ltd is acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client