Senior Quality Engineer – Nuclear NPI & PPAP Lead

Astute People; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Professional development

Challenging safety-critical projects

Job summary

Astute is recruiting a Senior Quality Engineer for its Abingdon site to lead NPI and APQP activities, ensuring right‑first‑time delivery and regulatory compliance. You will own PPAPs, drive containment and root cause analysis, and guide cross‑functional teams in a high-integrity environment.

The role requires strong quality tools experience (FMEA/MSA/SPC) and a background in regulated manufacturing, including welding/NDE, with opportunities for professional development and flexible working

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification or equivalent desirable.
• Formal QA/MIS auditing training beneficial.
• Extensive APQP and PPAP experience in regulated manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead New Product Introduction and APQP/PPAP from feasibility to volume production.
• Act as quality interface across cross-functional teams emphasizing safety culture and right-first-time.
• Compile and submit PPAP Level 3 documentation to meet customer/regulatory requirements.
• Manage non-conformances with containment, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Lead audits of internal, external, and supplier processes including welding and NDE.
• Ensure product traceability and proper documentation through manufacture.
• Develop and validate Control Plans across prototype to production stages.
• Collaborate with customers/suppliers to resolve quality issues and disposition parts.

Skills

FMEA

MSA

SPC

Statistical Analysis

Root Cause Analysis (8D, 5 Whys, Fish)

Quality Tools

Education

Engineering qualification (apprenticeship, HNC or degree)

Quality Management System auditing training

APQP/PPAP knowledge

Tools

Minitab

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Astute is recruiting a Senior Quality Engineer for its Abingdon site to lead NPI and APQP activities, ensuring right‑first‑time delivery and regulatory compliance. You will own PPAPs, drive containment and root cause analysis, and guide cross‑functional teams in a high-integrity environment.

The role requires strong quality tools experience (FMEA/MSA/SPC) and a background in regulated manufacturing, including welding/NDE, with opportunities for professional development and flexible working