NPI Quality Engineer - Aerospace & Defence

Roxel; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Roxel requires a New Product Introduction (NPI) Quality Engineer to support manufacturing of complex, safety-critical products at Summerfield, Kidderminster. The role focuses on embedding right‑first‑time quality into the NPI process, governance of NPI quality elements, and collaboration with project and production teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years’ industry experience, a relevant engineering diploma, and strong analytical/problem‑solving skills to ensure compliance with EN9145 and related

Qualifications

• A National Diploma or Higher National Diploma (or equivalent) in Engineering.
• Experience applying quality tools in NPI environments.
• Familiar with aerospace/defence quality standards is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Embed right-first-time quality into NPI and prototype manufacture using established tools.
• Govern quality elements of the NPI process, including gate approvals and design for manufacture.
• Define KPIs for NPI activities and report on quality metrics for NPI projects.
• Lead quality activities in product qualification testing and handover to production.
• Monitor incoming and outgoing quality and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

National Diploma / Higher National Diploma in Engineering

Tools

DFMEA

PFMEA

Ishikawa

8D

FMEA

Control Plans

Job description

Roxel requires a New Product Introduction (NPI) Quality Engineer to support manufacturing of complex, safety-critical products at Summerfield, Kidderminster. The role focuses on embedding right‑first‑time quality into the NPI process, governance of NPI quality elements, and collaboration with project and production teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years’ industry experience, a relevant engineering diploma, and strong analytical/problem‑solving skills to ensure compliance with EN9145 and related