Junior Quality Engineer

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Junior IATF Quality Engineer

Birmingham – commutable from Wolverhampton, Solihull, Walsall, Sutton Coldfield

28 - 35000, dependent on experience

An excellent opportunity for a Junior Quality Engineer to join a long-established, award‑winning manufacturing business during an exciting period of growth. The role will support the maintenance, development and auditing of the Quality Management System, with a strong focus on IATF 16949 compliance, continuous improvement and audit readiness. This position offers genuine development for someone looking to build a long‑term career in automotive quality systems.

Our client is a Birmingham‑based precision engineering and manufacturing company. Supplying high‑precision tooling and components into sectors including Automotive & Aerospace, the business has recently entered a significant growth phase driven by R&D investment and new market opportunities.

• Support the maintenance and ongoing development of the IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
• Assist with internal audits and preparation for external and customer audits
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions (8D, NCRs)
• Help maintain quality documentation, procedures and work instructions
• Monitor and report quality KPIs including scrap, rework and complaints
• Support supplier quality activities and certification requirements
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing

• Experience working within an IATF 16949 quality environment (junior or early‑career level)
• Understanding of QMS principles and quality documentation
• Good communication and organisational skills
• A proactive mindset with strong problem‑solving ability
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a wider team
• Internal auditor training or H&S awareness is desirable but not essential