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Quality Engineer – Automotive Manufacturing
Location: Bristol
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 (Negotiable depending on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 4:00pm (40 hours per week)
About the Company
We are working with a well-established and rapidly growing vehicle conversion and solutions provider. With over 50 years of industry expertise, they are recognised for delivering high-quality, bespoke automotive products tailored to customer specifications. Their continued growth has created an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quality Engineer to join their team.
The Role
We are seeking a Quality Engineer with proven automotive manufacturing experience, ideally within a Tier 1, Tier 2 or OEM environment. This is a key position reporting to the Manufacturing Director, where you will be instrumental in developing and maintaining a quality-focused culture across the business.
You will lead a team of PDI inspectors and be responsible for ensuring robust quality management systems, process control, supplier quality assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Quality System Management
- Maintain and improve the company’s ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 systems
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and customer requirements
Auditing
- Conduct internal and external audits
- Prepare reports and implement corrective actions
Manufacturing Processes and Metalwork
- Oversee quality within metal fabrication and assembly
- Implement best practices to improve process capability and product consistency
Supplier Control
- Monitor and evaluate supplier quality performance
- Carry out supplier audits and resolve quality issues collaboratively
Root Cause Analysis and Problem Solving
- Lead investigations into non-conformances
- Use structured methodologies such as 8D, Fishbone and Pareto analysis
- Drive corrective and preventive actions
Continuous Improvement
- Identify and implement process improvements
- Support Lean manufacturing and efficiency initiatives
Documentation and Reporting
- Maintain accurate records, audit findings, and performance metrics
- Provide regular updates to senior leadership
Skills and Experience Required
- Proven experience as a Quality Engineer in a manufacturing environment, ideally within automotive
- Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 and experience with auditing processes
- Familiarity with metal fabrication, inspection methods, and quality control
- Experience in supplier quality management
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills (8D, root cause analysis)
- Strong interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
What’s on Offer
- £40,000 - £50,000 salary (negotiable based on experience)
- 23 days annual leave plus public holidays
- Company pension and life insurance
- Career development and training opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
