Full job descriptionWe’re looking for an experienced NPI Quality Lead to drive New Product Introduction (NPI) quality within a high-integrity manufacturing environment, supporting demanding projects where quality, compliance and traceability are paramount.


This is a hands-on, senior role where you’ll lead quality from initial feasibility through to production readiness, ensuring robust processes and standards are in place at every stage.


The Role


*Lead NPI quality delivery across new products and major engineering projects.
*Drive APQP processes and NPI stage gates.
*Develop and implement quality procedures, control plans and FMEA.
*Manage non-conformances, investigations and corrective actions.
*Conduct internal, external and supplier audits.
*Ensure material certification, traceability and lifetime records are maintained.
*Work closely with engineering, manufacturing teams and customers to maintain the highest standards.


What We’re Looking For


*Proven, hands-on experience leading APQP and NPI quality delivery.
*A background in regulated, high-integrity manufacturing, such as nuclear, defence, aerospace or pressure equipment.
*Strong knowledge of FMEA, MSA, SPC and capability studies (Cp/Cpk).
*Experience with audits, corrective actions and quality procedure development.
*Knowledge of welding, NDE or coating processes would be advantageous.
*Nuclear or Sellafield supply-chain experience would be a strong advantage.


What’s On Offer?


*Competitive salary
*25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
*Matched pension contributions of up to 8%.
*Private healthcare and healthcare cash plan.
*Bonus scheme and life assurance.
*Income protection and paid sickness.
*Salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme and cycle-to-work scheme.


If you have the technical expertise and confidence to take ownership of NPI quality in a safety-critical environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!