Quality Engineer - Reed : Job Details

Job Title: Process & Quality EngineerLocation: BirminghamDepartment: Engineering & QualityReporting to: Head of Engineering

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Process & Quality Engineer to join a dynamic engineering and quality team. This role is ideal for someone passionate about continuous improvement, quality assurance, and process development within a technical and production-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement business processes and standards across production, quality, engineering, environmental, health & safety, and training.
• Support the planning and implementation of Quality & Environmental Management Systems (QEMS) and Business Management Systems (BMS).
• Design and develop products, tooling, fixtures, and test equipment.
• Conduct quality assurance activities including supplier audits, inspections, and testing.
• Create and maintain production and configuration management documentation.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions.
• Deliver formal and informal training to promote quality awareness and competence.
• Produce engineering documentation such as FMEAs, Control Plans, and Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs).
• Contribute to contract fulfilment through quality and engineering planning.
• Support continual improvement initiatives across the business.

Requirements:

• Degree or equivalent in automotive engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Experience with ISO, IATF, and APQP standards.
• Familiarity with quality and project management techniques.
• Audit experience or willingness to work towards a recognised audit qualification.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and demonstrate a positive attitude.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking engineering environment and play a key role in driving quality and process excellence.