Quality Engineer – Automotive Assembly at Rhenus Logistics

Manchester, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Root Cause Analysis, Corrective Actions, Preventive Actions, Continuous Improvement, Quality Planning, Documentation, Compliance, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Statistical Analysis, Problem Solving, Automotive Assembly, Quality Management Systems, Core Quality Tools

Industry

Logistics;Transportation;Supply Chain and Storage

Description

What You Can Expect: Help us build a new automotive assembly operation from the ground up. As a globally operating logistics service provider with 41,000 employees in over 70 countries, we manage complex supply chains and offer our customers innovative value-added services. In doing so, Rhenus Automotive implements the entire value-added process of automobile manufacturing. This is a unique opportunity for a quality engineer who wants to make a real impact—designing processes, solving complex problems, and setting quality standards from day one. We’re looking for proactive thinkers who can innovate, adapt quickly, and embrace change. The journey will bring challenges and uncertainties, but also the chance to shape the future of a new business branch. If you’re ready to apply your expertise and creativity in a dynamic environment, we want you on our team. What You Bring: Key Responsibilities: Quality Assurance & Control Create, implement, and maintain quality control processes for assembly operations in line with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 standards. Conduct inspections and audits of assembly line to ensure compliance with specifications and standards (IATF 16949, ISO 9001). Monitor and report on key quality metrics, including scrap rates, defect rates, and customer complaints. Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for internal and external quality issues. Lead continuous improvement initiatives using appropriate methodologies. Support new product launches and engineering changes with quality planning (APQP) and validation activities. Documentation & Compliance Maintain quality documentation including control plans, FMEA, PPAP submissions, and inspection reports. Ensure compliance with customer requirements and regulatory standards. Cross-Functional Collaboration Liaise with suppliers and customers to resolve quality concerns and ensure compliance with specifications. Provide training and guidance to assembly personnel on quality standards and best practices. Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or Manufacturing Engineering (or related field). Minimum 3 years of experience in quality engineering within automotive assembly or manufacturing. Proficiency with Quality Management Systems (IATF 16949, ISO 9001). Strong knowledge of Core Quality Tools: APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC. Knowledge of VDA 6.5 for product audits and VDA 6.3 for (internal) process audits. Familiarity in statistical analysis and problem-solving techniques. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Desirable Skills: Certifications: ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Six Sigma Green Belt or higher. Experience with supplier quality management and audits. Familiarity with automotive assembly processes and equipment. Welcome to Rhenus, where our journey of growth connects with yours. We are a global powerhouse on a mission to be pioneers in everything we do. United, we make an impact and dare to redefine what's possible. We are on the fast track, ready to unlock untapped potential. At Rhenus, we stand as one global team that thrives on collaboration. Because everyone contributes to our success, we value every voice and embrace every idea. Together, we shape the future of logistics and beyond. Empowered by you. As a logistics service provider, we are the value-added partner for customers all over the world. We analyse highly complex processes along the supply chain and optimise them through individual solutions for procurement, production and distribution. Whatever our customers want to achieve – we stand by their side and pave the way. In our decentrally organised business units, we provide future-orientated services for the logistics of tomorrow. If you have technical problems with your applicant account or if you do wish to withdraw your data, please do not hesitate to contact us via workday@rhenus.com

Responsibilities

The Quality Engineer will create, implement, and maintain quality control processes for assembly operations while conducting inspections and audits to ensure compliance with specifications. They will also perform root cause analysis and lead continuous improvement initiatives.