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Manufacturing Quality Engineer
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Manufacturing Quality Engineer
Job Title: Manufacturing Quality Engineer Location: Buckingham Pay Range: Competitive Contract Type: Permanent
A leading automotive lighting manufacturer supplying luxury and supercar brands is seeking a Quality Engineer to support the delivery of its Quality strategy. The business is undergoing significant investment and transformation, creating an exciting opportunity for an individual who can drive quality performance, exceed customer expectations, and support operational excellence across production and new product introduction.
This role is central to ensuring product quality, maintaining compliance with industry standards, and supporting continuous improvement across manufacturing and customer programmes.
Key Responsibilities – Manufacturing Quality Engineer
Quality Systems & Compliance
Implement all relevant procedures within the Business Management System (BMS) and ensure compliance. Ensure in‑house systems and procedures are updated, revised, and aligned with external certification requirements. Assist in internal process and product audits of the BMS. Introduce new systems and procedures where appropriate. Ensure all necessary systems and documentation are in place to satisfy customer requirements and audits.
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Customer Quality & Issue Resolution
Respond to customer complaints, implementing containment actions, root cause analysis, error‑proofing (poka‑yoke), and both short‑ and long‑term countermeasures. Report the status of customer claims and ensure alignment between customer expectations and internal actions. Support customer PPAP submissions in line with customer and internal requirements.
Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement
Perform root cause analysis and resolve quality issues effectively. Update quality documentation and communicate lessons learned from quality concerns. Support scrap‑reduction programmes in line with business targets. Support regular inspection meetings and contribute to action plans for improving quality. Support engineering change processes, ensuring quality deliverables are met.
Reporting & Communication
Report against agreed quality metrics on a weekly and monthly basis. Produce written reports and deliver presentations as required. Attend cross‑functional meetings and communicate actions clearly. Support quality‑related issues with manufacturing and wider operational teams.
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Qualifications & Requirements – Manufacturing Quality Engineer Technical degree or HNC/HND (desirable). Excellent organisational and follow‑up skills. Competent in problem solving, planning, decision‑making, and team collaboration. Commercially aware with a proactive approach. Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint. Strong interpersonal, written, verbal, and presentation skills. Able to communicate effectively at all levels, from shop floor to director level. What we can offer – Manufacturing Quality Engineer Competitive Salary 25 Days + Bank Holiday Pension 5% employee contribution with 4% employer contribution Retail discount scheme
For more information on this role, please contact Harvey Clough on 01453 829799 or send a copy of your CV to harvey.clough@omegaresource.co.uk Omega Resource Group is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors. For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.uk
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