Location: Milton Keynes
Salary: £65,000 + Excellent Benefits
Contract: Full-Time / Permanent
About The Role
Are you an experienced Quality Engineer looking to take the lead on exciting engineering projects within a fast-paced and innovative environment?
We are looking for a Principal Project & Customer Quality Engineer to join a growing business where you will play a key role in driving product quality, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement across complex electro-mechanical projects.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with customers, engineering teams, and project stakeholders to deliver high-quality products from concept through to production.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Acting as the main quality contact for both customers and internal project teams
Supporting new product introduction activities and ensuring a “right first time” approach
Leading customer quality investigations and resolving quality issues using structured problem-solving methods
Managing APQP activities and ensuring project quality deliverables are completed on time
Facilitating quality tools including:
FMEA
Control Plans
PPAP
FAIR
8D investigations
Supporting PFMEA and Control Plan reviews with cross-functional teams
Monitoring and reporting project quality KPIs
Leading lessons learned and continuous improvement activities
Supporting compliance to ISO9001, IATF16949, and AS9100 standards
Attending customer meetings and presenting quality performance data
Driving a proactive, risk-based approach to quality across projects
What We’re Looking For:
Previous experience in a Quality Engineering role within electro-mechanical, automotive, aerospace, or advanced manufacturing environments
Strong understanding of APQP and quality core tools
Experience leading customer quality investigations and 8D activities
Knowledge of ISO9001, IATF16949, or AS9100 standards
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent experience
Confident communicator with the ability to work across multiple departments and with customers
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
What’s in It for You?
Competitive salary
Excellent career development opportunities
Ongoing training and personal development
Pension scheme
Private medical insurance
Life assurance
Car and cycle salary sacrifice schemes
Gym membership support
Dental cover
Income protection insurance
Eye care vouchers
Salary description
£65000.00 - £65000.00 per year