Senior Quality Engineer
CRC Recruitment Ltd · Daventry, England ·
Job Description Senior Quality Engineer0800 - 1600 Mon to FriUp to £38,000 Per AnnumPermanent roleOur client is one of the UKs leading specialists in precision automotive components and performance systems. As an independent company, they move fast, think flexibly, and deliver with uncompromising quality.
About the role
Reports to: Quality ManagerResponsibilities: As a Senior Quality Engineer, you will act as the technical and quality interface between the company and its customers and suppliers. You will own the quality delivery of assigned programmes end to end from APQP and PPAP submission through to production launch and ongoing supplier performance.
Working with OEM customer contacts and the supply base, you will lead/participate technical negotiations, resolve non-conformances, and represent Red Arch's quality position with confidence and commercial awareness. Duties and responsibilities Customer ManagementAct as the quality contact for assigned OEM customers, managing day-to-day technical and quality communicationLead resolution of customer-raised concerns, non-conformances, and concessionsLead structured root cause analysis (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone) on customer and supplier-raised issuesManage PSW submission (including preparing internal quality documents), tracking, and approval status across live programmesSupplier ManagementManage day-to-day quality performance of assigned suppliers, leading technical discussions and non-conformance resolutionConduct or support supplier audits, and track corrective actions through to closureWork with suppliers to prepare PPAP and approve supplier PPAP submissions prior to onward customer submissionIdentify and escalate supplier risk delivery, quality, or capabilitySupplier Development for New ProjectsAssess and onboard new suppliers for new programmes, including capability and process capacity reviewLead supplier readiness activities ahead of production launch, including trial runs, first-off inspection, and process validationSupport supplier tooling and process sign-off, ensuring alignment with customer and company quality requirementsQuality Systems & DocumentationEnsure all quality activities and processes are conducted in accordance with IATF 16949 requirements.
Report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to adhere to process and prevent occurrence of any non-conformity relating to product, process, or systemProficient use of FactoryMaster MRP to carry out fundamental tasks such as releasing and rejecting parts.
Measurement SupportWhen required, measure mass production first-off and last-off parts using FARO CMM equipmentWhen required, develop measurement programmes for parts based on GD&T"People & CommunicationWork effectively across production, engineering, and quality functionsMaintain a hands-on presence on the production floor or at the suppliers to support day-to-day quality activities. Person SpecificationSoft
Skills
Assertive and proactive mindsetGood communication and interpersonal skillsStrong problem-solving and analytical thinkingAbility to work on own initiative with minimal supervisionWilling to be flexible, including travel to customer and supplier sites when required - Full UK driving licenceStrong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple prioritiesAbility to work well in a team environment across production, engineering, and quality functionsHard
Skills
Working knowledge of IATF 16949 and customer-specific requirementsExperience of the automotive core tools (APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, PPAP)Knowledge of measurement including FARO CMM, making new measurement programmes and datum strategyUnderstanding of engineering drawings and GD&TUnderstanding of manufacturing processes and production environmentsFamiliarity with root cause analysis tools 5 Whys, Fishbone, 8DCRC Recruitment are a leading Midlands based recruitment consultancy covering vacancies across the UK.
We have been established since 2003 and have a reputation for high service standards to both candidates and clients. We supply permanent or temporary staff to all areas of business covering a variety of different industry sectors.