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Manufacturing Quality Process Engineer
Location: Woking, Surrey
Contract: Inside IR35
Rate: To be discussed on application
Role Summary
An exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Quality Process Engineer to support the delivery of manufacturing quality objectives throughout series production within a high-performance automotive manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Quality Systems Manager, the Manufacturing Quality Process Engineer will be responsible for ensuring Manufacturing Quality-owned processes are robustly defined, maintained, and continuously improved to support product conformity, customer satisfaction, and operational performance.
The role will also lead the implementation of quality-related production changes, ensuring effective deployment, process compliance, and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. The Manufacturing Quality Process Engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive quality improvements, manage quality concerns, and support operational excellence initiatives.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and improve robust Control Plans using appropriate quality inputs including PFMEA.
- Create and maintain process documentation supporting inspection, verification, and validation activities.
- Ensure all LEG-SOS requirements are current, available, and aligned to production requirements.
- Support operator training activities to ensure successful implementation of process changes.
- Develop comprehensive torque audit plans aligned to build, process, and quality requirements.
- Coordinate torque audit activity and ensure timely completion across relevant departments.
- Document non-conformances identified during audits and drive actions through to resolution.
- Manage Manufacturing Quality-owned QCRs from assignment through to closure or formal handover.
- Utilise statistical analysis techniques to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities.
- Support Engineering, Corporate Quality, Logistics, and Launch teams to achieve manufacturing quality deliverables.
- Lead Manufacturing Quality Change Requests, ensuring effective assessment, planning, implementation, and verification.
- Promote continuous improvement initiatives to optimise manufacturing quality performance.
- Support process compliance and adherence to relevant quality standards and customer requirements.
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Requirements Of The Role
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- Degree-qualified in Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
- Previous experience within a Manufacturing Engineering or Quality Engineering role in automotive manufacturing.
- Strong understanding of automotive manufacturing processes and quality systems.
- Experience developing and maintaining Control Plans, PFMEAs, process documentation, and inspection standards.
- Experience conducting process audits.
- Strong understanding of engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and manufacturing requirements.
- Experience with process mapping and system design methodologies.
- Proven use of structured problem-solving techniques including 8D, DMAIC, PPS, 5 Why, and Ishikawa.
- Experience analysing quality data and implementing robust corrective actions.
- Knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, APQP, PPAP, and Lean Manufacturing principles.
- Strong statistical analysis and data interpretation skills.
- Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional communication abilities.
- Demonstrated capability to drive process optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives.
- High attention to detail with a strong customer-focused approach.
- Competent in project planning, prioritisation, and delivery.
- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SAP, and CATIA.
- Strong leadership, decision-making, and relationship-building skills.
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