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The company's unique technology is used for many applications including the development of autonomous vehicles.\nRole Overview\nThe Quality Engineer leads the investigation and resolution of customer and production issues, ensuring robust root cause analysis and effective corrective actions that drive permanent improvement. The role strengthens the Quality Management System through process optimisation, technical problem solving, and evidence-based verification, supported by strong electrical and assembly expertise. Where required, the Quality Engineer implements changes to processes and/or product to improve quality and customer experience.\nCore Responsibilities\nCoordinate delivery of containment, corrective and preventive actions on customer concerns, with analysis and feedback within the framework of 8D with timely responses - ensuring corrective and preventive measures are put in place.\nPartner with Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering to ensure corrective actions result in permanent positive change. \nIn collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering and Production Team Leaders, improve assembly processes ensuring quality right first time and no-fault forward approach for quality improvement.\nAct as the primary technical point of contact for production issues prior to escalation to Engineering - ensuring the first basic problem solving has been completed, creating alignment with the Quality Road Map. \nCreate and technically validate work instructions, Control Plans, and inspection Checklists to ensure shopfloor accuracy and complete product coverage. \nIdentify quality trends and prioritise improvement efforts, actively seeking opportunities for continuous improvement of SQDCP performance.\nContinual development of in-process testing supporting evidence-based product compliance prior to shipment.\nIn line with the Quality Road Map, ensure NPD projects are successfully production ready prior to handover.\nPerform internal audits as per the plan.\nCoach and upskill Quality Technicians in evidence-based problem-solving.\nPromote and uphold safe working practices, ensuring quality activities support and reinforce business safety standards.\nWhat are we looking for?\nEssential:\nEvidenced experienced with electronics and electro-mechanical manufacturing methods and diagnosis, with the ability to constructively challenge teams, assembly processes, and build quality.\nStrong knowledge of quality management systems and standards (e.g. ISO 9001).\nBe a trained auditor and have demonstrated experience conducting audits and managing NCRs.\nPractical experience in applying structured problem-solving tools such as 8D / 5 Whys.\nExperience working with cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, and procurement.\nExperience working within an engineering or manufacturing focused business.\nDesirable\nExperience supporting product development projects from a quality perspective.\nKnowledge of Lean, Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodologies.\nPerson Specification:\nExcellent communication skills.\nStrong organisational skills.\nAbility to build constructive interdepartmental relationships whilst maintaining clear expectations.\nWillingness to travel, with only occasional supplier visits when required.\nHigh attention to detail and commitment to quality.\n\nWhy join us?\nWe are part of the AB Dynamics Group, an innovative, dynamic listed business with a friendly and supportive working environment. In addition to competitive salaries, our attractive benefits package includes:\nDiscretionary bonus scheme\n25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, which increases every 2 complete years up to a max of 32 days\nUp to 10% matched pension contributions, with option to salary exchange\nPrivate Medical Insurance - Family cover (Company funded benefit in kind)\nLife Assurance 6x salary\nOption to join Critical Illness Insurance, Dental Insurance and Health screening\nIncome protection (Company funded)\nEnhanced parental leave\nEAP including mental, physical and financial wellbeing support\nEnhanced sick pay after 1 years’ service\nVolunteering days - up to 2 per year\n\nAt AB Dynamics Group we set ourselves ambitious objectives and strive to work according to our values of customers, people, diversity, innovation, excellence and responsibility. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. 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