Location: Bridgend, CF31
Job type: Permanent
Hours: Monday to Thursday 10:00 - 15:00 & Friday 9:00 - 12:00
Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum
We are currently recruiting for an experienced NPI Quality Lead to join a specialist manufacturing business operating within a highly regulated, high-integrity environment.
This is a senior, hands-on quality role with responsibility for owning quality delivery throughout the New Production Introduction lifecycle, from initial feasibility through to production readiness.
You will have the opportunity to build and own the NPI quality framework, developing the control plans, procedures, quality gates and processes required for each programme.
Key responsibilities:
Lead NPI quality delivery from feasibility through to production readiness
Drive APQP deliverables and NPI stage gates
Develop and maintain Control Plans, FMEAs, FME procedures and inspection regimes
Lead non-conformance investigations, containment and corrective actions
Ensure traceability, lifetime records and material certification requirements are met
Undertake QMS gap analysis and implement required procedures
Support accreditation, safety and regulatory compliance
About you:
APQP and NPI quality delivery
FMEA, MSA, SPC and capability studies
Quality procedures development and implementation
Non-conformance and correction action
Auditing and supplier quality
Special processes such as welding, NDE or coatings
Working within regulated, high-integrity manufacturing environments
Experience in nuclear, defence, aerospace, pressure equipment or similar sectors is essential.
Ideally looking for 8 years + quality engineering experience, alongside an engineering qualification or equivalent experience.
ISO 9001 Lead Auditor and Six Sigma qualifications would be advantageous.
Benefits:
25 days annual leave and bank holidays
Pension matched up to 8%
Private healthcare and Healthshield cashplan
Bonus scheme
Life assurance and group income protection
Sick pay
Cycle to work scheme
Company social events
Closing date is 3 rd October 2026
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Salary description
£50000.00 - £60000.00 per year