Quality Engineer: Lead NPI Problem Solving & CI

Premier Placement Services; Leicester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Placements is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead problem solving across manufacturing areas, driving yields and reducing defects. The role focuses on APQP-based launches, quality issue resolution with suppliers and customers, and ongoing process improvement.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with NPI processes, FMEA, 8D, ISO9001 and lean techniques, plus strong project management skills.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of New Product Introduction processes and quality tools such as APQP, FMEA and 8D.
• Understanding of ISO9001.
• Competent in Project Management and Lean techniques.
• Ideally with a Degree in engineering or manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Manage both internal and external quality issues with suppliers, production teams and customers.
• Lead daily reject reviews to drive containment and correction.
• Follow the APQP framework to coordinate manufacturing launches of new/revised products.
• Train team members in inspection techniques and evaluating results.
• Assess and manage risks using the FMEA framework.
• Promote templates for problem solving opportunities with the workforce.
• Lead and participate in CI projects.

Skills

APQP

FMEA

8D

ISO9001 understanding

Lean techniques

Project Management

Education

Degree in engineering or manufacturing

Job description

Premier Placements is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead problem solving across manufacturing areas, driving yields and reducing defects. The role focuses on APQP-based launches, quality issue resolution with suppliers and customers, and ongoing process improvement.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with NPI processes, FMEA, 8D, ISO9001 and lean techniques, plus strong project management skills.