NPI Product and Process Quality Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated NPI Product and Process Quality Engineer to join their team in Cirencester. This role focuses on developing manufacturing solutions for hip and knee implants, ensuring quality and compliance throughout the production process. The ideal candidate will possess a strong engineering background, preferably in orthopaedics, and be adept at using tools like Minitab for data analysis. With a commitment to innovation and quality, this position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with design and production teams to drive improvements in manufacturing processes. Join a dynamic company that values diversity and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance at 6x basic salary

Pension contributions up to 9%

BUPA healthcare for family

Subsidised gym membership

Employee canteen

Wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Experience in reading engineering drawings and working in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of inspection methods and regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing of orthopaedic implants within cost and time constraints.
• Define metrology and inspection methods ensuring compliance with ISO standards.
• Drive technological innovation and manage complex engineering projects.

Skills

Engineering qualification

Hands-on engineering experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

Minitab for data analysis

Compliance and quality mindset

Orthopaedics experience

Lean manufacturing principles

Project management principles

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Minitab

Job description

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NPI Product and Process Quality Engineer, Cirencester

Client: Corin

Location: Cirencester, United Kingdom

Job Category: -

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 5f9b4cea6669

Job Views: 11

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

NPI Product and Process Quality Engineer

Corinium Centre, Love Lane Industrial Estate, Cirencester GL7 1YJ, UK Req #248 23 May 2024

Corin is seeking an accountable and collaborative NPI Product and Process Quality Engineer based in the Global Head Office in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, where we design, test, engineer, manufacture, inspect, and distribute our hip and knee implants. This is an office role working from 8 am to 5 pm Monday to Thursday, and 8 am to 1 pm on Friday, with an hour for lunch.

We are looking for an individual with an Engineering qualification and hands-on engineering experience in reading drawings and working within a manufacturing environment. Experience in Orthopaedics is preferred, but automotive or aerospace experience with transferable skills is also valuable. You should have a compliance and quality mindset, comfortable challenging design viability, and be proficient in Microsoft Office and Minitab for data analysis and process improvement.

You will be an NPI Product and Process Quality Engineer who can:

1. Define and develop manufacturing solutions from the early phases of New Product Introduction (NPI) through to production, collaborating with Design and Production Engineers. A good understanding of Process Engineering, inspection methods, and manufacturing technologies for complex components in a regulated environment is essential.
2. Participate in project teams to ensure Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Quality (DFQ), and Design for Assembly (DFA) are achieved within project timelines, making informed decisions based on evidence and expertise.
3. Work with operational teams and external suppliers to develop manufacturing processes, specify new equipment, and understand lean manufacturing and project management principles.

Corin offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• A competitive salary and discretionary bonus
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Life assurance at 6x basic salary
• Pension contributions rising to 9% after 18 months
• BUPA healthcare for you and your family
• Wellbeing programs, subsidised gym membership, employee canteen, charity engagement, and more

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting end-to-end manufacturing of orthopaedic implants and instrumentation within cost and time constraints.
• Defining metrology and inspection methods, ensuring compliance with ISO13485 and GMP FDA21 CFR Part 820.
• Supporting problem-solving activities, generating manufacturing documentation, and maintaining process control and validation documentation.
• Analyzing process data for capability and stability, participating in project teams, and delivering presentations.
• Mentoring team members, providing operator training, and creating inspection documentation.
• Managing process engineering phases of projects involving high complexity, risk, and innovation, including CAPA projects.
• Driving technological innovation, supporting equipment procurement, and ensuring design for manufacturing and inspection standards.
• Engaging with suppliers, supporting CAPA activities, and participating in internal audits.

Corin is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.