Automotive Quality Engineer

Posted 12/05/2026 by Recruit4staff LTD

Location:
Wolverhampton
Salary/Rate:
£22.50 - £27.15/hour Temporary ongoing role, Competitive Rates, Favourable, modern working environment

Recruit4staff are representing a leading manufacturing business in their search for an Automotive Quality Engineer to work in Wolverhampton.

Job Details:

  • Pay: Up to £22.50 per hour (PAYE) or up to £27.15 per hour (Umbrella)
  • Hours of Work: 7.00am to 3.00pm Monday to Friday, but flexibility is required, as it could involve possible Afternoon Shifts
  • Duration: Temporary role for 6 months initially but this could be extended
  • Benefits: Immediate start available and potential overtime opportunities.

Job Role - Automotive Quality Engineer

  • Providing structured supplier technical assistance
  • Ensure purchased components meet required standards for Safety, Quality, Delivery & Cost
  • Lead & support robust closure of all supplier quality related issues for all new model related programmes
  • Using 8D methodology
  • Improving Supplier capability
  • Leading a variety of projects
  • Supplier issue management
  • Developing relationships with a variety of internal stakeholders and supplier representatives
  • Assess & implement escalation for supplier whom have recorded repeat / significant quality issues during pre build activities within the plant
  • Working cross-functionally with Manufacturing/Engineering teams to provide technical problem solving support to any issues

Essential Skills Experience, or Qualifications:

  • Previous experience as a Quality Engineer within a Automotive/EPMC environment
  • Suitably qualified within Engineering / Quality
  • Strong knowledge of 8D - Essential
  • Experience with technical such as APQP, PPAP, 8D, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing etc
  • Must have strong communication skills
  • Understanding of Automotive quality processes

Desired Skills Experience, or Qualifications

  • Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Experience within BIW, Powertrain, Chassis, Trim or Electronics Supply Chain
  • Experience working in a EPMC environment

Commutable From: Wolverhampton, Wednesbury, Walsall, Birmingham, Telford, Shrewsbury, West Midlands, Dudley, West Bromwich

Similar Job Titles: Supplier Quality Engineer, SQE, Quality Engineer, Automotive Quality Engineer, Supplier Part Quality Engineer

For further information about this role, please apply now.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Recruit4staff, who are operating as a recruitment agency.

Type:
Temporary
Start Date:
26/05/2026
Contract Length:
N/A
Job Reference:
OPP-24903
Job ID:
225100785

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