Senior NPI Quality Engineer - APQP & Launch Lead

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Neath; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health care cash back scheme

Annual bonus

EAP support

Flexible working

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior NPI Quality Engineer to guide quality across the New Product Introduction lifecycle in a high-tech manufacturing setting in Swansea. You will lead APQP/PPAP activities, drive regulatory compliance and collaborate with Engineering, R&D, Manufacturing and Supply Chain to ensure top quality and successful production launch.

Reporting to the Head of Quality, you will manage DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans and CAPA while fostering cross-functional teamwork and

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering the APQP/PPAP lifecycle within a high-tech manufacturing environment.
• Experience within industries such as medical devices, automotive or other regulated manufacturing sectors.
• Strong communication, leadership and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead APQP and PPAP activities from design to production release.
• Manage DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, FAIRs and validation.
• Represent Quality in cross-functional NPI project teams.
• Develop and implement quality standards, specifications, inspection requirements and manufacturing controls.
• Support supplier quality activities including PPAP submissions, supplier audits, documentation reviews and corrective actions.
• Lead investigations into NPI quality issues, applying structured problem-solving techniques, root cause analysis and CAPA processes.
• Identify and mitigate product, process and supply chain risks throughout the development lifecycle.
• Support regulatory compliance activities, ensuring products meet relevant quality standards and industry requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance APQP/PPAP processes, reduce manufacturing risks and improve product quality.
• Provide regular reporting on NPI quality performance, project risks, supplier quality and improvement opportunities to the Head of Quality.

Skills

NPI/APQP/PPAP

Regulated manufacturing

Leadership

Problem solving

Job description

Yolk Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior NPI Quality Engineer to guide quality across the New Product Introduction lifecycle in a high-tech manufacturing setting in Swansea. You will lead APQP/PPAP activities, drive regulatory compliance and collaborate with Engineering, R&D, Manufacturing and Supply Chain to ensure top quality and successful production launch.

Reporting to the Head of Quality, you will manage DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans and CAPA while fostering cross-functional teamwork and