Job: Senior Quality EngineerSalary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annumLocation: BridgnorthOverview An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Quality Engineer to join a well-recognised automotive manufacturing business. This is a crucial role within the organisation, focused on driving assembly process quality, product integrity, and continuous improvement across production operations. This position is suited to a quality professional with strong IATF 16949 experience who thrives in a fast-paced automotive environment and is passionate about improving process capability and product performance rather than purely quality assurance compliance.Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support assembly process quality activities across manufacturing operations
• Drive product-focused quality improvements, ensuring customer and regulatory requirements are consistently met
• Act as the subject matter expert for IATF 16949 standards, supporting audits and maintaining compliance
• Manage and resolve internal and external non-conformances using structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, 5 Whys, Root Cause Analysis)
• Work closely with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to improve process capability and reduce defects
• Support APQP activities, PPAP submissions, and control plan development
• Analyse quality data, identify trends, and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives across assembly processes
• Liaise directly with automotive customers regarding quality performance and corrective actions

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in a Senior Quality Engineer role within automotive manufacturing
• Strong working knowledge of IATF 16949 and automotive core tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA)
• Demonstrated experience within assembly/manufacturing process quality rather than purely QA-focused roles
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to drive root cause investigations to completion
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence cross-functional teams
• Data-driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement