NPI Quality Lead

TipTopJob

Cardiff

On-site

GBP 36,000 - 60,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave and bank holidays

Pension matched up to 8

Private healthcare and Healthshield

Bonus scheme

Life assurance and group income/prot.

Sick pay

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Job summary

TipTopJob in Bridgend is seeking an experienced NPI Quality Lead to own quality delivery across the New Production Introduction lifecycle, from feasibility to production readiness.

This senior, hands-on role requires deep APQP/NPI experience, FMEA/MSA/SPC, and the ability to drive quality through regulated manufacturing environments, with a strong focus on control plans, procedures, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

APQP/NPI quality delivery.
FMEA, MSA, SPC.
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 8+ years quality engineering experience.
ISO 9001 Lead Auditor and Six Sigma qualifications advantageous.

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.

Skills

APQP/NPI quality delivery

FMEA

MSA

SPC

Quality procedures development

Non-conformance investigations

Auditing

Supplier quality

Welding

NDE or coatings

regulated manufacturing environments

Education

Engineering qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

Six Sigma

Job description

Location: Bridgend, CF31

Job type: Permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday 37 hours per week

Salary: Up to A GBP 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

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