Quality Engineer

Job Advertisement:
Quality Engineer (PPAP)

SALARY: £45-£50k per annum

LOCATION:

Middlesex
TERM:
Permanent

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Quality Engineer (PPAP Specialist) to join a leading manufacturer of plastic parts. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a global leader in the design, manufacture, and supply of innovative plastic solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial markets. The successful candidate will play a key role in implementing and managing PPAP activities across the company, ensuring compliance with customer and industry standards.

Responsibilities

As a Quality Engineer (PPAP Specialist), your main responsibilities will include:

Leading and managing PPAP submissions for new product introductions (NPI), engineering changes, and supplier parts, ensuring compliance with customer and AIAG requirements.
Preparing, reviewing, and approving PPAP documents, including Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEA, Control Plans, dimensional layouts, material certificates, MSA, and capability studies.
Maintaining PPAP records and managing customer communications, including tracking approval status, responding to feedback, and ensuring documentation is up to date.
Acting as the primary quality contact and customer interface for assigned projects.
Promoting and driving tasks towards successful PPAP submissions.
Supporting customer and internal meetings to share development status and report customer requirements.
Collaborating with internal departments (Sales, QA, Engineering, and Production) to ensure project elements are completed within agreed timescales.
Developing, writing, and enhancing processes, plans, and procedures in collaboration with Quality Management.
Interpreting and communicating customer requirements within the business.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

Strong understanding and ability to work with technical drawings, including dimensionally measuring parts using Non-Contact or Contact measurement equipment.
In-depth knowledge of APQP/PPAP and associated tools.
Expertise in GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
Experience in preparing Control Plans, FMEAs, and all relevant PPAP documentation.
Experience in preparing PPAP/APQP documentation (preferred).
Working knowledge of IATF 16949 or ISO
9001 requirements.
Excellent reporting and communication skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Day-to-Day

On a typical day, you will:

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure PPAP requirements are met.
Prepare and review technical documentation to support PPAP submissions.
Communicate with customers to address feedback and ensure satisfaction.
Attend internal and external meetings to provide updates on project progress.
Maintain accurate records and documentation for all PPAP activities.
Support the development and enhancement of quality processes and procedures.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

25 days of annual leave.
Flexible holiday buy/sell scheme.
Recognition and reward programs.
Opportunities for internal and external learning and development.
On-site cafe.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Cycle to Work and Tech Scheme.
Enhanced Maternity and Partner leave.
If you are a motivated and experienced Quality Engineer with a passion for excellence and a strong background in PPAP, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us and become part of a team that values innovation, integrity, and collaboration