Quality Planner Assignment Type: Temporary, ongoing basis where you will be engaged via Hays. Location: Chichester Working Environment: office based on site - hybrid. Pay type: Competitive hourly pay rate. Our client The World''s pre-eminent super-luxury automotive brand based in Goodwood, near Chichester, West Sussex, which comprises its global headquarters and Global Centre of Luxury Manufacturing Excellence. What awaits you? Role Overview / Day in the Life Position: Quality Planner (Project Quality Engineer) Focus: Works on long-term projects (4-5 years before production Key Responsibilities - Participate in meetings with cross-functional teams (engineering, suppliers, internal stakeholders); Lead advanced quality planning activities: Proficient in FMEA, Control Plans, SPCCreate inspection instructions; Design and check fixtures; collaborate with toolmakers;Oversee quality team; Quality Planners (each supported by a Quality Specialist); Quality Technicians (hands-on roles); Support safety testing (e.g., TRW Autoliv) Skills and Experience Strong ability to influence and communicate effectively in meetings; Confident in escalating issues and driving decisions; Automotive experience preferred (not essential); Proven engineering background with New Product Introduction (NPI) experience; Minimum 5 years'' experience and an engineering degree Familiarity with: IQFMEA Control plans (currently Excel-based)- Moving away from Excel-based processes The Quality Planner defines spe