NPI Quality Lead
Job in
Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14, England, UK
Listed on 2026-10-14
Listing for:
LJ Recruitment
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-14
Job specializations:
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Quality Engineering, Production QC/QA, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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
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