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