NPI Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer (Contract)Location: PickeringRate: 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 requirements

Essential 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-functionally

Desirable 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