Quality Engineer
CV-LibraryBlackwood, Caerphilly County BoroughpermanentPosted: 25 March 2026
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The Quality Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining assurance protocols to ensure products meet company standards and customer expectations. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve manufacturing processes, conduct audits, and resolve quality issues promptly.
Salary negotiable DOE
Responsibilities:
* Quality Planning: Lead and support Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities for new product launches.
* Culture: Promote a strong quality culture throughout the business and supply chain and drive a behavioural approach to “Right First Time, Every Time” Quality culture.
* Problem Solving: Investigate internal and customer quality concerns using structured techniques like 8D, 5 Whys, and Fish bone (FMEA) analysis to identify root causes and implement permanent corrective actions
* Auditing: Coordinate and facilitate internal and external/certification audits to verify compliance with established processes and procedures against ISO 9001 requirements.
* Continuous Improvement: Monitor and drive improvement of key KPIs including waste, rework rates, and overall RFT process performance.
* Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of activities, including process flow diagrams, control plans, and risk mitigation plans. Ensure documentation is up-to-date and accessible to relevant stakeholders.
* Training and Support: Provide training and support to production teams on proper implementation of techniques and adherence to established process controls. Foster a culture of proactive risk management and quality assurance.
* Collaboration: Collaborate closely with internal departments to address process challenges,
* implement best practices and drive innovation.
* Compliance: Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company policies related to manufacturing processes and quality management systems.
* Deputizing: Act in the absence of the Quality Manager, overseeing all quality management systems and processes
Qualifications:
* Proven experience in an automotive manufacturing environment desirable.
* Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) membership or equivalent qualification is highly desirable.
* Proficiency in process simulation, statistical analysis, and data-driven decision-making.
* Experience with audit planning, conducting internal and supplier audits, and ensuring compliance.
* Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
* Experience with quality tools such as FMEA, APQP, PPAP, SPC, and 8D.
* Knowledge of quality standards (IATF 16949, ISO 9001)
The Quality Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining assurance protocols to ensure products meet company standards and customer expectations. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve manufacturing processes, conduct audits, and resolve quality issues promptly.
Salary negotiable DOE
Responsibilities:
* Quality Planning: Lead and support Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities for new product launches.
* Culture: Promote a strong quality culture throughout the business and supply chain and drive a behavioural approach to “Right First Time, Every Time” Quality culture.
* Problem Solving: Investigate internal and customer quality concerns using structured techniques like 8D, 5 Whys, and Fish bone (FMEA) analysis to identify root causes and implement permanent corrective actions
* Auditing: Coordinate and facilitate internal and external/certification audits to verify compliance with established processes and procedures against ISO 9001 requirements.
* Continuous Improvement: Monitor and drive improvement of key KPIs including waste, rework rates, and overall RFT process performance.
* Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of activities, including process flow diagrams, control plans, and risk mitigation plans. Ensure documentation is up-to-date and accessible to relevant stakeholders.
* Training and Support: Provide training and support to production teams on proper implementation of techniques and adherence to established process controls. Foster a culture of proactive risk management and quality assurance.
* Collaboration: Collaborate closely with internal departments to address process challenges,
* implement best practices and drive innovation.
* Compliance: Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company policies related to manufacturing processes and quality management systems.
* Deputizing: Act in the absence of the Quality Manager, overseeing all quality management systems and processes
Qualifications:
* Proven experience in an automotive manufacturing environment desirable.
* Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) membership or equivalent qualification is highly desirable.
* Proficiency in process simulation, statistical analysis, and data-driven decision-making.
* Experience with audit planning, conducting internal and supplier audits, and ensuring compliance.
* Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
* Experience with quality tools such as FMEA, APQP, PPAP, SPC, and 8D.
* Knowledge of quality standards (IATF 16949, ISO 9001)