Description

Caudwell Marine is a pioneering UK marine engineering company, backed by entrepreneur and philanthropist John Caudwell. We are redefining marine propulsion through the development of a diesel outboard system built for uncompromising performance, reliability and control in all conditions, with a global product launch planned for 2026. As a growing and ambitious business, we are focused on delivering cutting-edge technology designed for the toughest marine environments and turning innovation into real-world impact.

At Caudwell Marine, every team member plays an important role in shaping the future of the company. Our approach is built around being confident, committed and consistent in everything we do. Driven by endurance and powered by people, we are building a team that sets high standards and is helping redefine the future of marine propulsion.

Role & Responsibilities

The Quality Engineer, reporting to the Head of Quality, will play a key role in ensuring robust quality standards across products, suppliers, and manufacturing processes. The role will lead assigned supplier commodities through launch and into serial production, managing quality issues, supplier development, and part introductions while supporting day-to-day operational requirements. Working cross-functionally, the successful candidate will champion continuous improvement initiatives, embed best practice quality processes, and ensure compliance, reliability, and operational excellence throughout the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities include:

• Review, approve, and implement Engineering Change Notifications (ECN) and Process Change Notifications (PCN), ensuring quality requirements are captured to support manufacturing processes cost-effectively.
• Lead assigned supplier commodities through safe launch activities, ensuring PPAP processes deliver compliant products and documentation prior to shipment.
• Lead quality investigations and resolution activities using industry-standard tools such as 8D and practical problem solving methodologies.
• Complete supplier audits for assigned business-critical commodities in line with scheduled due dates.
• Support initiatives to reduce defects, improve yield, and enhance customer satisfaction using recognised quality tools.
• Participate in cost-of-quality analysis and implement strategies to reduce scrap, rework, and warranty claims.
• Ensure compliance with internal business processes, ISO standards, and marine industry regulations both internally and throughout the supply chain.
• Self-manage personal KPIs, tracking and reporting quality performance across suppliers and internal processes.
• Drive supplier development activities to improve component quality and delivery performance.
• Collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams to ensure the voice of quality is consistently represented while supporting wider business objectives.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence across the organisation.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience within Supplier Quality Assurance, Supplier Development, or Quality Engineering in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing supplier quality activities within powertrain suppliers would be highly advantageous.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience within a blue-chip manufacturing or engineering organisation operating automotive-level quality, procurement, and supply chain processes.
• Strong working knowledge of quality systems and tools including PPAP, APQP, 8D/problem solving, and auditing, with demonstrable real-world application.
• Experience working within a Small or Medium Enterprise (SME) environment would be beneficial.
• Ability to work effectively within cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Experience supporting continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.

Personal Attributes

• Consistent, confident, and committed approach to work.
• Data-driven mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and accountable, with the ability to work independently or as part of a wider team.
• Strong team player, comfortable supporting and leading colleagues across cross-functional teams.
• Ability to balance a hands-on approach with long-term process improvement and strategic thinking.
• Determined to uphold high-quality standards while supporting wider business objectives.
• Flexible and willing to travel across Europe and globally when required.

Qualifications

• Minimum HND or BEng in an Engineering discipline.
• Continuous Improvement or Lean qualifications preferred.

Additional Information

• Primary location: Coventry, UK, with regular collaboration required with colleagues at the R&D facility in Lowestoft, UK, and suppliers as necessary.
• Standard working hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm, however candidate needs to be flexible and be able and willing to work outside normal hours when necessary.
• 5-day working week.

Disclaimer

Caudwell Marine operates a Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for recruitment agencies, which is currently not under review. Agencies not on our PSL are kindly requested to refrain from submitting speculative CVs or contacting our hiring managers or employees directly regarding recruitment matters.

Please note that any CVs submitted by non-PSL agencies, whether speculative or otherwise, will be treated as unsolicited.