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Quality Engineer

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Rotherham Full-time
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Quality Engineer – Automotive

Salary: Negotiable DOE

Based: Rotherham, S60

Company:

MTL Advanced are proud to be a key supplier to major OEMs across defence, security, construction, quarrying, recycling, and rail industries. Our advanced in\-house capabilities include laser cutting, press braking, CNC machining, fabrication and welding, shot blasting, painting, and final assembly.

Due to a major expansion, marked by the opening of our brand\-new manufacturing facility, we now have a fantastic career opportunity for an experience Quality Engineer from the automotive industry to join our rapidly expanding team

Role:

Introduce automotive quality methodologies and best practices into MTL’s fabrication and manufacturing operations, driving improvements in process capability, product quality, operational performance, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

  • Implement continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing processes.

  • Implement and embed APQP, PPAP, FMEA and Control Plan methodologies.

  • Reduce internal defects, scrap and rework costs.

  • Improve process capability and production consistency.

  • Conduct root cause investigations and corrective actions.

  • Develop quality metrics and reporting dashboards.

  • Support customer audits and quality reviews.

  • Train manufacturing teams in automotive quality tools and techniques.

  • Drive a culture of right\-first\-time manufacturing.
Knowledge \& Experience Required:
  • Recent / relevant experience in a similar Quality role within an automotive and metal fabrication / engineering background.

  • Direct working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA and Control Plan methodologies.

  • Demonstrable understanding of quality management principles, methodologies and core tools.

  • Precision in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical documents.

  • Strong problem\-solving skills and the ability to generate innovative concepts and ideas.
Core Competencies
  • Continuous Improvement

  • Automotive Quality Standards

  • APQP / PPAP / FMEA / Control Plans

  • Root Cause Analysis

  • Corrective \& Preventive Actions (CAPA)

  • Manufacturing Process Improvement

  • Quality Auditing

  • Engineering Drawing Interpretation

  • Data Analysis \& KPI Reporting
What we offer:
  • Annual profit share bonus

  • 33 days holiday (including statutory Public Holidays)

  • Secure onsite free parking

  • £13\.00 a month drink allowance to be used at the shop floor vending machines.

  • Life Assurance plan (Death in Service)

  • Employee Prize Draw

  • Company pension plan.

  • Reduced Costco membership

  • Reduced gym membership with Pure Gym and the Gym Group.

  • Healthcare Plan – with access to 24/7 GP service and 24/7 confidential advice line for support and advice on medical, legal and domestic issues.

  • Colleague Referral Programme: we pay you £1000 for successfully referring people to join our team
Working Hours:

Week 1 Monday – Thursday 8\.00am – 17\.00pm

Week 2 Monday – Thursday 0800\-1700 / Friday 8\.00\-4\.00pm

Pay: £45,000\.00\-£50,000\.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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