Electronics NPI Quality Engineer

ZENOVO LTD; Gamston; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electronics firm is seeking an NPI Quality Engineer to support product introductions and ensure quality throughout the lifecycle. Based in Nottinghamshire, this role involves collaborating with design and manufacturing teams, leading process validations, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Ideal candidates will have a degree in engineering and experience in NPI or quality engineering within electronics. The position offers a hybrid working model with flexibility of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in NPI Engineering, Manufacturing Quality Engineering, or Process Engineering.
• Strong understanding of product lifecycle from prototype to end-of-life.

Responsibilities

• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, transitioning products into volume manufacturing.
• Lead pilot builds, production trials, line qualifications, and process validation.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 quality systems and regulatory standards.

Skills

NPI Engineering

Manufacturing Quality Engineering

Process Engineering

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

PFMEA

SPC

8D

C#

Python

Job description

NPI Quality Engineer - Electronics

Location: Nottinghamshire (Hybrid - 3 days onsite / 2 days remote)

Salary: 50,000 - £55,000

Sector: Electronics

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an NPI Quality Engineer to join one of our customers based in Nottinghamshire. This role is ideal for a quality-focused engineer with experience in New Product Introduction (NPI) and manufacturing within electronics or electro‑mechanical product environments.

As an NPI Quality Engineer, you will play a key role in introducing new electronic products into production, validating manufacturing processes, and ensuring ongoing product quality throughout the full product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, transitioning products from development into volume manufacturing.
• Lead pilot builds, production trials, line qualifications, and full process validation (IQ / OQ / PQ).
• Work closely with design engineering, R&D, product management, supply chain, and manufacturing teams to ensure smooth production ramp‑up.
• Embed Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Test (DFT), and serviceability requirements into product designs.
• Develop and support automated and semi‑automated test solutions, including scripting for measurement, calibration, logging, and programming.
• Create and maintain manufacturing quality documentation, including:
• Process Control Plans
• PFMEAs
• First Article Inspections (FAI)
• Validation and qualification reports
• Work with suppliers and contract manufacturers to resolve quality issues, manage non‑conformances, and support part qualification or substitution.
• Analyse yield, scrap, rework, and field returns, driving root‑cause analysis and CAPA activities.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 quality systems and relevant regulatory standards such as CE and UKCA.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, test fixtures, and calibration systems to ensure accurate and traceable measurements.

Skills & Experience Required

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent industry experience.
• Proven experience in NPI Engineering, Manufacturing Quality Engineering, or Process Engineering within electronics or electro‑mechanical manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of the product lifecycle, from prototype and pilot builds through full production and end‑of‑life.
• Experience working with contract manufacturers, global suppliers, and supply chain partners.
• Hands‑on experience with quality tools and methodologies including:
• PFMEA
• SPC
• 8D
• 5 Whys
• CAPA
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management systems and standards such as IPC‑A‑610.
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma principles is advantageous.
• Basic programming or scripting experience in C# and/or Python is desirable.
• Strong communication, problem‑solving, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.