Quality Engineer
Parkside Office Professional · SS131QF · posted 14 days ago
Going rate £41,300UK median £43,592
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Occupation
2481Quality control and planning engineers
Going rate for this occupation: £41,300 · UK median pay £43,592
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- UK pay for this occupation
- This role£45,000 to £50,000stated
- Going rate£41,300
- UK median£43,592
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| Percentile | Pay |
|---|---|
| 10th | £29,718 |
| 25th | £35,425 |
| 50th | £43,592 |
| 75th | £54,194 |
| Going rate | £41,300 |
| UK median | £43,592 |
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- Occupation is eligible for Skilled Worker
- Salary clears the going rate
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Quality Engineer – Automotive Manufacturing Location: Basildon, Essex (On-site) Parkside Recruitment is supporting an established international automotive manufacturer as they launch a brand-new UK production facility in Basildon. Specialising in plastic injection moulding, automated painting and assembly operations, this new site represents a significant investment and offers the opportunity to join the business at an exciting stage of growth. We are seeking a hands-on Quality Engineer to support quality assurance, process validation and continuous improvement activities across the manufacturing operation. This role offers genuine progression towards a future Quality Manager position as the UK facility expands. The Opportunity Working closely with the Plant Manager, Production and Group Quality teams, you will play a key role in establishing and maintaining quality standards across injection moulding, painting and assembly processes. This is an ideal opportunity for a Quality Engineer with automotive manufacturing experience who enjoys being visible on the shop floor and wants to help shape quality systems and standards within a growing operation. Key Responsibilities Quality Systems & Product Launch
- Support APQP activities and new product introductions
- Prepare and maintain PPAP documentation
- Develop and update Process Flow Diagrams, Control Plans and PFMEAs
- Support compliance with customer-specific requirements and automotive quality standards
- Participate in internal, customer and third-party audits
- Support corrective actions using structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D
Manufacturing Quality & Process Validation
- Support qualification and validation of injection moulding, painting and assembly processes
- Conduct process capability studies and quality analysis
- Monitor manufacturing processes to ensure stability and compliance
- Work closely with production and engineering teams to identify improvement opportunities
- Support implementation of corrective and preventive actions
Painting & Surface Finishing Quality
- Support qualification and monitoring of paint and coating processes
- Investigate paint-related defects and quality concerns
- Assist with cosmetic defect assessment and appearance standards
- Support initiatives to improve product quality and process consistency
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