**DESCRIPTION** We are looking for a talented **Site Quality Engineer** to join our Quality Team **, in Huddersfield, United Kingdom** **In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:** + Drive continuous improvement initiatives that reduce scrap, minimize pallet failures, and enhance overall product quality. + Lead containment, corrective action, and root-cause analysis activities (FTA, 7-Step, Ishikawa, 5 Why) to eliminate recurring issues and protect the customer. + Strengthen the site’s quality systems by ensuring compliance with IATF 16949, customer-specific requirements, and AIAG core tools. + Support APQP and PPAP processes to ensure new or modified products meet quality expectations and are ready for production. + Utilize statistical methods—including MSA, capability studies, and SPC—to influence data-driven decisions and improve process stability. + Serve as a technical quality resource for cross-functional partners, fostering collaboration and alignment on customer-centric solutions. + Promote Quality 4.0 capabilities by leveraging digital tools, cloud-based systems, and connected data to enhance process visibility and performance. + Lead or support internal quality audits and Safe Launch initiatives to ensure long-term product reliability and compliance. **RESPONSIBILITIES** **To be successful in this role you will need the following:** + Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the capacity to apply structured quality methodologies. + Effective communication skills to collaborate across teams and convey technical information clearly and professionally. + Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, change management, and continuous improvement principles. + Ability to influence diverse stakeholders and drive balanced, quality-focused decisions. **QUALIFICATIONS** **Education/ Experience:** + Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, apprenticeship or a scientific discipline, or a related technical field; equivalent hands-on experience may be considered. + Experience in quality engineering, manufacturing, or process improvement roles within an industrial or automotive environment is preferred. + Mandatory strong knowledge of the following disciplines: AIAG core tools (APQP, FMEA, PPAP, MSA, SPC) and IATF 16949 standards. + Background in conducting audits, leading problem-solving activities, and using data-driven decision-making tools. **Job** Quality **Organization** Cummins Inc. **Role Category** On-site with Flexibility **Job Type** Exempt - Experienced **ReqID** 2422089 **Relocation Package** No **100% On-Site** No