Quality Engineer - Automotive/Vehicle Manufacturing

SUMMARY:
The Quality Engineer will be responsible for maintaining and improving the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with automotive industry standards, customer requirements and applicable legislation. The role focuses on production quality, continuous improvement, audits and customer satisfaction.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities Oversee quality control activities across production and vehicle modification operations. Maintain and improve the Quality Management System in line with ISO and IATF standards. Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and IATF 16949 requirements. Support OEM-specific quality systems and standards, including Ford, Toyota, Nissan and Stellantis. Coordinate internal, external and supplier audits, ensuring findings are resolved within agreed deadlines. Manage non-conformances (NCRs), corrective and preventative actions, and customer quality concerns. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve First Time Through (FTT) performance. Support new product launches, process changes and the development of work instructions and inspection check sheets. Maintain quality documentation, inspection records and document control processes. Compile monthly quality management reports and KPI scorecards. Support staff development by identifying training needs and promoting quality awareness. Minimum Requirements Diploma or Degree in Quality Management, Production Management or a related field. Minimum 5 years relevant experience in an automotive or manufacturing environment. 3 to 5 years automotive experience, preferably within a Tier 1 supplier environment. Relevant ISO training or certification, with Internal Auditor certification being the minimum. Proven experience in Quality Management Systems and quality auditing. Sound understanding of quality documentation and document control processes. Knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949 and continuous improvement methodologies. Understanding of Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing principles.