NPI Quality Engineer

Description:

Quality Engineer (Contract)
Location: Pickering
Rate: Competitive
Start Date: Immediate

I'm currently supporting an established engineering and manufacturing business that is looking to secure an experienced NPI Quality Engineer on an urgent contract basis.

This role will play a key part in supporting new product introduction activities, ensuring robust quality planning and process validation throughout the product development lifecycle. Working closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Customer teams, you will be responsible for driving quality standards across multiple NPI projects while ensuring customer and regulatory requirements are met.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quality professional with a strong background in APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and GD&T who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Support New Product Introduction (NPI) projects from concept through to production release
Review customer specifications, drawings, and technical requirements to ensure quality expectations are fully understood and implemented
Lead the creation and maintenance of Process FMEAs (PFMEA) and Design FMEAs where required
Develop and maintain Process Flow Diagrams, Control Plans, and associated quality documentation
Coordinate and manage Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions
Drive Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities throughout the project lifecycle
Review and interpret GD&T requirements and support dimensional validation activities
Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and feasibility studies
Support measurement system analysis (MSA), gauge validation, and capability studies
Analyse quality and process data, providing recommendations to improve performance and reduce risk
Work closely with Manufacturing and Engineering teams to implement process improvements and corrective actions
Support internal and external audits as required
Lead structured problem-solving activities using Root Cause Analysis techniques
Liaise with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery
Ensure compliance with Quality Management Systems and customer-specific requirementsEssential Skills & Experience

Proven experience working as a Quality Engineer within a manufacturing or engineering environment
Strong experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) projects
Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) experience
Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) experience
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA/PFMEA) expertise
Strong understanding and interpretation of GD&T
Experience creating Control Plans and Process Flow documentation
Knowledge of Measurement System Analysis (MSA) and Statistical Process Control (SPC)
Experience conducting Root Cause Analysis and implementing corrective actions
Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and specifications
Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionallyDesirable Experience

Experience working with OEM or Tier 1 manufacturing customers
Knowledge of ISO9001, AS9100, IATF 16949, or equivalent quality standards
Experience within aerospace, automotive, electronics, medical device, or precision engineering sectors
Previous experience within high-volume manufacturing environments
Auditor qualification or audit experience
Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement training