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Field Quality Engineer – Electrical

Location: Crewe - Fully Onsite
Contract: Inside IR35, until December 2026

Role Summary

The Field Quality Engineer – Electrical will support CMP vehicle programmes by leading structured investigations into customer and field electrical system issues. The role focuses on hands-on diagnosis, testing, and structured problem solving, with specific responsibility for D1–D4 activities within the 8D framework to ensure robust root-cause identification and containment prior to customer delivery.

Role & Responsibilities

• Act as the Field Quality Engineer – Electrical supporting all CMP vehicles through build and customer handover
• Own and execute D1–D4 activities within the 8D problem-solving framework, including problem definition, containment, and root-cause analysis
• Lead structured investigations into customer and field electrical system issues
• Take ownership of multiple technical topics and progress them through defined problem-solving stages
• Diagnose and investigate vehicle electrical and electronic systems
• Carry out component and system-level testing to replicate faults and validate root cause
• Fix customer-related electrical issues and support implementation of effective corrective actions
• Work with vehicle communication networks including CAN and LIN during fault investigation and testing
• Support daily quality activities linked to vehicle build, testing, and customer delivery

Requirements Of The Role

• Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related discipline
• Proven problem-solving experience within an engineering, manufacturing, or quality environment
• Experience applying structured problem-solving methodologies, specifically 8D with focus on D1–D4
• Knowledge of automotive electrical and electronic systems, with transferable system-level understanding
• Hands-on experience diagnosing faults, testing components, and validating fixes
• Working knowledge of vehicle communication networks such as CAN and LIN
• Six Sigma or Green Belt qualification is desirable

Apply Now

To apply for the Field Quality Engineer – Electrical role, please submit your CV for consideration.

Please note, this role is deemed inside of IR35. The Umbrella Pay Rate offered is inclusive of the Assignment pay rate, holiday pay and Apex Recruitment’s contribution towards Employer Costs.