Quality Engineer

SALARY: £45-£50k per annum
LOCATION:
Middlesex
TERM:
Permanent

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.