Senior NPI Quality Engineer

CBSbutler; Summerfield; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CBSbutler is seeking a Senior NPI Quality Engineer to embed quality in the New Product Introduction process from design through to production handover. You will work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing and Project teams to influence how new products are designed and manufactured, with a strong focus on quality planning and risk management.

The role requires experience in a highly regulated environment and knowledge of NPI/process development, plus hands-on use of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, FAIRs,

Qualifications

• Experience in highly regulated engineering/manufacturing environments where quality is critical.
• Knowledge of NPI or Product Development processes.
• Experience using APQP, PPAP, FMEA, FAIRs, Control Plans and 8D methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to influence stakeholders across functions.

Responsibilities

• Embed quality throughout the New Product Introduction process from concept to production handover.
• Apply quality planning tools including APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, FAIRs and Control Plans.
• Support prototype manufacture, verification and validation activities.
• Lead root cause investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure manufacturing readiness through effective quality planning.
• Develop KPIs and report on NPI quality performance.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain to improve product quality and reduce risk.

Skills

APQP

PPAP

DFMEA

PFMEA

FAIRs

Control Plans

8D methodologies

Problem solving

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in engineering

Job description

Be part of bringing new products from concept into production.

We're supporting a leading advanced engineering and manufacturing organisation developing complex, safety-critical products. As the business continues to invest in new technologies and manufacturing capability, we're looking for an Senior NPI Quality Engineer to play a key role in ensuring quality is built into every stage of product development and developing NPI processes from the ground up.

This is an opportunity to influence how new products are designed, validated and introduced into manufacture, working closely with Engineering, Manufacturing and Project teams from concept through to production.

The Role

You'll be responsible for embedding quality throughout the New Product Introduction process, ensuring robust planning, risk management and governance while driving a right-first-time culture.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting New Product Introduction from design through to production handover
• Applying quality planning tools including APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, FAIRs and Control Plans
• Supporting prototype manufacture, verification and validation activities
• Leading root cause investigations and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensuring manufacturing readiness through effective quality planning
• Developing KPIs and reporting on NPI quality performance
• Working across Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain to improve product quality and reduce risk

About You

You'll have experience working within a highly regulated engineering or manufacturing environment where quality is critical.

We're looking for someone with:

• Experience in aerospace, defence, automotive, medical devices or another advanced manufacturing sector
• Knowledge of New Product Introduction or Product Development processes
• Experience using quality tools such as APQP, PPAP, FMEA, FAIRs, Control Plans and 8D methodologies
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across multiple functions
• HNC, HND or Degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience
• Experience leading quality activities, mentoring colleagues and driving continuous improvement across NPI programmes.

Why Join?

You’ll join a business investing heavily in innovation, manufacturing capability and operational excellence. This is a role where you’ll have genuine influence over how future products are developed and manufactured, with excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to make a real impact within a technically challenging environment, we’d like to hear from you.