Quality Engineer

Role: Quality Engineer Salary / Rate: To be discussed on application Location: Daventry Contract: 6-month FTC Role Summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Quality Engineer to support the final quality process…

Contract type Contract
Posted 28 August 2026

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Role: Quality Engineer
Salary / Rate: To be discussed on application
Location: Daventry
Contract: 6-month FTC

Role Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Quality Engineer to support the final quality process for luxury road vehicles. Working within a modern automotive environment, you will take responsibility for vehicle quality through final inspection and dynamic assessment activities, ensuring quality and safety standards are maintained.

The Quality Engineer will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to investigate concerns, identify root causes and implement permanent corrective actions.

Role & Responsibilities of a Quality Engineer

Take responsibility for each vehicle throughout the Final Quality Process, including Dynamic Assessment.
Experience within fault-finding management
Plan Dynamic Assessment activities at an automotive proving ground
Investigate and resolve issues identified during off-site Dynamic Assessment activities.
 Identify root causes and instigate permanent corrective actions.
Work with internal and external stakeholders to resolve quality issues quickly and efficiently.
Ensure quality and safety standards are maintained throughout vehicle assessment activities.
 Monitor and report against quality-related key performance indicators.
Promote continuous improvement techniques including Six Sigma, Poka-Yoke (Error Proofing) and Measurement System Analysis.
Demonstrate a collaborative approach to continuous improvement within the department.
Requirements of a Quality Engineer

Previous experience relevant to a Quality Engineer position within an automotive environment, ideally within low volume manufacturing
Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities.
Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies including Six Sigma, Poka-Yoke and Measurement System Analysis.
Ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to lead and support technical teams during fault resolution
 Proactive and collaborative approach to quality and continuous improvement.
Full Right to Work in the UK, as sponsorship cannot be offered for this position.
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If you are an energetic and proactive Quality Engineer with a passion for the automotive industry, apply now with your CV. If shortlisted, a member of the team will contact you to discuss the opportunity in further detail. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence

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