NPI Quality Lead

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions

Cardiff

On-site

GBP 36,000 - 60,000

Full time

12 days ago

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25 days annual leave

Pension matched up to 8%

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Job summary

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions is recruiting an experienced NPI Quality Lead for a specialist manufacturing business, based in Bridgend. You will own quality delivery across the New Production Introduction lifecycle, from feasibility to production readiness.

The role involves developing control plans, FMEAs, inspection regimes and ensuring traceability, regulatory compliance and supplier quality in a high-integrity environment. ISO 9001 Lead Auditor and Six Sigma qualifications would be advantageous.

Qualifications

APQP/NPI quality delivery essential.
FMEA, MSA, SPC and capability studies required.
Quality procedures development and implementation.
Non-conformance investigations and corrective actions.
Auditing and supplier quality experience.
Working in regulated, high-integrity manufacturing settings.
Nuclear/defence/aerospace or similar sector experience advantageous.
ISO 9001 Lead Auditor and Six Sigma qualifications advantageous.

Responsibilities

Lead NPI quality delivery from feasibility to production readiness.
Drive APQP deliverables and NPI stage gates.
Develop and maintain Control Plans, FMEAs, and inspection regimes.
Lead non-conformance investigations, containment and corrective actions.
Ensure traceability, life-time records and material certification.
Perform QMS gap analysis and implement procedures.
Support accreditation, safety and regulatory compliance.

Skills

APQP/NPI quality

FMEA

MSA

SPC & capability

Quality procedures

Non-conformance actions

Auditing & supplier quality

High-integrity enviro

Nuclear/defence/aerospace sector exp

NPI quality delivery

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

NPI Quality Lead

Location: Bridgend, CF31

Job type: Permanent

Hours: Monday to Thursday 10:00 - 15:00 & Friday 9:00 - 12:00

Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum

We are currently recruiting for an experienced NPI Quality Lead to join a specialist manufacturing business operating within a highly regulated, high-integrity environment.

This is a senior, hands‑on quality role with responsibility for owning quality delivery throughout the New Production Introduction lifecycle, from initial feasibility through to production readiness.

You will have the opportunity to build and own the NPI quality framework, developing the control plans, procedures, quality gates and processes required for each programme.

Key responsibilities:

Lead NPI quality delivery from feasibility through to production readiness
Drive APQP deliverables and NPI stage gates
Develop and maintain Control Plans, FMEAs, FME procedures and inspection regimes
Lead non-conformance investigations, containment and corrective actions
Ensure traceability, lifetime records and material certification requirements are met
Undertake QMS gap analysis and implement required procedures
Support accreditation, safety and regulatory compliance

About you:

APQP and NPI quality delivery
FMEA, MSA, SPC and capability studies
Quality procedures development and implementation
Non-conformance and correction action
Auditing and supplier quality
Special processes such as welding, NDE or coatings
Working within regulated, high-integrity manufacturing environments
Experience in nuclear, defence, aerospace, pressure equipment or similar sectors is essential.

Ideally looking for 8 years + quality engineering experience, alongside an engineering qualification or equivalent experience.

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor and Six Sigma qualifications would be advantageous.

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