Quality Engineer
CV-LibraryWashington, SunderlandpermanentPosted: 4 September 2026
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Our client are market leaders in their industry sector, they are looking to recruit a Quality Engineer on a permanent basis.
The Job you’ll do
* Manage QA responsibilities of New Model Launches.
* Provide a key customer liaison to communicate part development countermeasures (PDR) in agreed timescales.
* Support part development through all aspects of the trial build process.
* Represent the QA department within new model project teams, working closely with other team functions, suppliers and customers.
* Ensure APQP/IATF16949 documentation and standards are maintained throughout the new model process.
* Coordinate new model metrology responsibilities, to ensure all inspection standard and key feature requirements are completed in line with APQP/Project Milestone expectations.
* Clear interpretation of requirements relating to technical drawing and standards.
* Support of continuous improvement activities such as kaizen and process audits.
* Coordinate the submission of supplied part APQP and part approval.
* Support the new launch related activities, such as SOP ramp up quality planning, Gate review Management, Quality Functional Reviews, etc.
* Manage and coordinate QA technician’s workload and daily activities.
* Support Quick Response Quality Circle activities in relation to internal and Customer quality issues.
* Undertake additional duties as requested by the Senior Quality Engineer.
About You
* HNC (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline or the equivalent level of experience.
* Experience working within a similar role, gained in a fast moving, automotive manufacturing environment.
* Excellent understanding of all aspects of APQP management and the IATF systems and processes that support this.
* 5 years high volume manufacturing experience, preferably including interior parts and associated assembly.
* Excellent understanding of metrology, including CMM, gauge development and implementation in a production environment.
* Process auditing experience, ideally including an IATF/ISO auditor qualification.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to multitask.
* The ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team.
* Good IT skills with a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
The Rewards and the Benefits
* Superb benefits package, please get in touch for more details
Our client are market leaders in their industry sector, they are looking to recruit a Quality Engineer on a permanent basis.
The Job you’ll do
* Manage QA responsibilities of New Model Launches.
* Provide a key customer liaison to communicate part development countermeasures (PDR) in agreed timescales.
* Support part development through all aspects of the trial build process.
* Represent the QA department within new model project teams, working closely with other team functions, suppliers and customers.
* Ensure APQP/IATF16949 documentation and standards are maintained throughout the new model process.
* Coordinate new model metrology responsibilities, to ensure all inspection standard and key feature requirements are completed in line with APQP/Project Milestone expectations.
* Clear interpretation of requirements relating to technical drawing and standards.
* Support of continuous improvement activities such as kaizen and process audits.
* Coordinate the submission of supplied part APQP and part approval.
* Support the new launch related activities, such as SOP ramp up quality planning, Gate review Management, Quality Functional Reviews, etc.
* Manage and coordinate QA technician’s workload and daily activities.
* Support Quick Response Quality Circle activities in relation to internal and Customer quality issues.
* Undertake additional duties as requested by the Senior Quality Engineer.
About You
* HNC (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline or the equivalent level of experience.
* Experience working within a similar role, gained in a fast moving, automotive manufacturing environment.
* Excellent understanding of all aspects of APQP management and the IATF systems and processes that support this.
* 5 years high volume manufacturing experience, preferably including interior parts and associated assembly.
* Excellent understanding of metrology, including CMM, gauge development and implementation in a production environment.
* Process auditing experience, ideally including an IATF/ISO auditor qualification.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to multitask.
* The ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team.
* Good IT skills with a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
The Rewards and the Benefits
* Superb benefits package, please get in touch for more details