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Lead Plant Quality Engineer
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Lead Plant Quality Engineer
Lead Plant Quality Engineer
Location: Solihull, B90 Company: Autoscan UK Limited Pay Rate: £38–£40 per hour (Limited Contract) Duration: 3-month Fixed-Term Contract (FTC)
About Us
Autoscan UK Limited is a leading provider of quality assurance and inspection services to the automotive industry. With years of experience and a commitment to excellence, we partner with top automotive manufacturers to ensure the highest standards of safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
The Role
We are seeking a leader to head our Plant Quality Engineering team, providing technical guidance, coaching, and performance development needed to establish a proactive quality culture across manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities
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Ensure processes consistently meet safety, quality, and customer requirements by:
- Supporting production teams through daily reviews
- Managing escalations
- Presenting performance updates to senior management, contributing to strategic planning
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Embed quality into manufacturing from launch by:
- Supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) activities
- Collaborating with Supplier Quality to resolve external bottlenecks
- Coordinating responses to customer quality and warranty concerns
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Maintain compliance with:
- ISO 9001
- Automotive quality standards and best practices
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Lead continuous improvement and structured problem-solving via methodologies such as:
- 8D, A3, 5 Whys, Ishikawa, and DMAIC
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Manage the entire CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) process from containment to validation.
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Develop and maintain critical quality documentation, including:
- Process Control Plans
- PFMEAs (Potential Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
- Inspection standards
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Monitor manufacturing performance via KPIs and statistical analysis, acting on trends.
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Lead process validation activities, including:
- Capability studies (Cp/Cpk)
- MSA (Measurement Systems Analysis)
- Process audits
- Layered Process Audits (LPA)
- Internal manufacturing reviews
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Drive initiatives to:
- Reduce defects
- Improve first-time-through quality
- Lower cost of poor quality
Additional Notes
All candidates must:
- Possess a valid right to work in the UK.
- Undergo a standard criminal record check (DBS).
Skills & Experience
Essential
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Degree in:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Quality Engineering
- Or a related discipline
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Significant experience in:
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Manufacturing quality engineering in:
- Automotive
- Motorcycle
- Aerospace
- High-value engineering industries
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Leading or mentoring quality engineering teams
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Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including:
- Machining
- Assembly
- Fabrication
- Paint
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Proven experience with:
- Structured problem-solving techniques:
- 8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa
- FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
- Control Plan
- SPC (Statistical Process Control)
- MSA (Measurement Systems Analysis)
- PPAP (Production Part Approval Process)
- Structured problem-solving techniques:
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Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI)
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Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
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Ability to:
- Influence cross-functional teams
- Drive quality improvements
Desirable
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Lead Auditor qualification
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Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
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Knowledge of:
- IATF 16949 core quality tools
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Experience within:
- Premium automotive
- Motorcycle manufacturing
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Familiarity with:
- Digital quality systems
- Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
Benefits
- £38–£40 limited pay rate
- State-of-the-art production facility
- Family-friendly working hours
- Free and secure on-site car parking
- Collaborative team-based environment
About Autoscan
- Equal opportunity employer promoting diversity and inclusivity
- Forces-friendly employer welcoming Armed Forces applications
- Updates available on LinkedIn
- For further information, visit our careers site or contact:
- Recruitment Team: a.munro@autoscan.co.uk Let us know how we can support you.
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