Resident Engineer - Quality Liaison | Automotive Manufacturing
Location: Chichester, West Sussex
Contract: Ongoing (Full-Time, On-Site)
Rate: Competitive (with staged margin agreement)
We are recruiting for a Resident Engineer to be based on-site at a high-end automotive manufacturing facility in Chichester. This is a hands-on, quality-focused role acting as the liaison between the vehicle assembly team and an overseas component supplier.
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of automotive quality processes and be comfortable working directly on the production line to resolve component issues and support continuous improvement.
🔍 Key Responsibilities:
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Act as the on-site point of contact for quality concerns related to supplier components
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Attend point-of-fit to assess reported issues and agree immediate containment actions
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Document quality concerns clearly and report back to the overseas supplier plant
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Drive supplier engagement to implement corrective actions at their site
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Provide regular updates to on-site quality teams, ensuring issues are tracked to resolution
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Maintain clear records of issues, actions, and outcomes for traceability
⚙️ Typical Issues Handled:
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Incorrect or missing component labels
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Damaged or defective parts
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Appearance-related concerns
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Short shots or incomplete moulding
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Missing clips or minor assembly errors
✅ Requirements:
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Proven experience in a quality-focused engineering role (Resident Engineer, SQE, Quality Engineer, etc.)
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Automotive or high-precision manufacturing background preferred
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Strong problem-solving skills (e.g. 8D, 5 Whys, root cause analysis)
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Confident communicator with the ability to liaise across teams and with external suppliers
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Hands-on, proactive mindset with excellent attention to detail
This is a great opportunity to join a fast-paced automotive environment with a strong focus on quality and collaboration.
Apply now or get in touch to learn more