Quality Engineer

Lodestone Recruitment Ltd; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Early finish Fridays

Opportunities for growth and training

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an NPI / Quality Engineer in Rotherham. This role involves leading NPI projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring quality standards in an innovative engineering environment. Ideal candidates will have a background in Quality Engineering and a desire to develop their NPI skills within a forward-thinking manufacturer. Competitive salary and growth potential offered.

Qualifications

• Background in Quality Engineering, preferably in automotive or aerospace.
• Strong understanding of quality standards, FMEA, and root cause analysis.
• Confident interpreting engineering drawings and technical data.
• Excellent communicator and collaborator.

Responsibilities

• Lead NPI projects from concept to production.
• Develop project plans and coordinate internal & supplier activities.
• Conduct risk assessments, FMEAs, and validation processes.
• Support audits, quality plans, and third-party inspections.

Skills

Quality Engineering

FMEA

Root Cause Analysis

Engineering Drawings

Team Collaboration

Job description

Overview

Recruitment Consultant @ Lodestone Recruitment Ltd | Talent Acquisition, Client Relations

NPI / Quality Engineer

Location: Rotherham

Hours: Monday–Thursday 8:00–16:30, Friday 8:00–15:30

Recruiting on behalf of an innovative and industry-leading engineering company in Rotherham

Are you a Quality Engineer with a background in automotive or aerospace looking to take the next step in your career?

Would you like to join a forward-thinking manufacturer that invests in people, develops cutting-edge products, and offers a clear path into New Product Introduction (NPI)?

We’re working with a growing, industry-leading engineering business in Rotherham to recruit an NPI / Quality Engineer who will play a key role in bringing new products from concept to production – while ensuring exceptional quality throughout the process.

Whether you already have NPI experience, or you\'re a Quality Engineer ready to grow into a broader role, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of something impactful.

The Role

You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams across design, manufacturing, operations, and supply chain to:

• Lead NPI projects from concept to production
• Develop project plans and coordinate internal & supplier activities
• Interpret engineering drawings and CAD models
• Conduct risk assessments, FMEAs, and validation processes
• Develop and document manufacturing processes
• Support audits, quality plans, and third-party inspections (e.g. Lloyds)

What We're Looking For

• Background in Quality Engineering (automotive or aerospace preferred)
• Strong understanding of quality standards, FMEA, and root cause analysis
• Confident working with engineering drawings and technical data
• Excellent communicator and team collaborator
• Willingness to train and grow into full NPI responsibilities

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to develop NPI skills with full support and training
• Be part of an innovative and well-invested engineering environment
• Competitive salary and early finish Fridays
• Work on exciting, high-performance products with long-term growth potential

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Job details

• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality Assurance
• Industries: Engineering Services and Manufacturing