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Principal Quality Engineer
Job Posted: 11 hours ago
Salary: £ 40,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Uxbridge, London
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Principal Quality Engineer
Location: Uxbridge, UK
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Principal Quality Engineer to lead the implementation and delivery of world-class quality systems within a high-integrity manufacturing environment. This senior position will be pivotal in embedding APQP methodology, driving a "Right First Time" culture, and ensuring full compliance with customer and certification requirements.
Initially a hands-on role, you will directly execute key APQP and quality assurance activities. As core processes are embedded, this position will evolve into a broader leadership role, with responsibility for developing and managing a small quality engineering team.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and deliver APQP deployment across NPI, product launches, and process changes.
Execute PFMEA, Control Plans, validation, safe launch, and customer deliverables.
Drive continuous improvement and ensure APQP principles are integrated across internal and supplier processes.
Serve as the primary technical contact for customers, auditors, and senior stakeholders.
Lead root cause and corrective action programs, ensuring robust and sustainable solutions.
Manage calibration systems, supplier quality activities, and internal audits.
Report and analyse key quality metrics (COPQ, NRFT, OTD) to drive performance improvements.
Identify and implement improvements within the Business Management System.
Act as the senior escalation point for internal quality issues.
Build and lead a small quality engineering team to maintain best practices and compliance.
Candidate Profile
Degree-qualified in an engineering or quality-related discipline.
8-10+ years' experience in manufacturing quality engineering, ideally within aerospace, defence, or other safety-critical sectors.
Proven success in delivering APQP processes including PFMEA, Control Plans, validation, and supplier/customer interface.
Strong understanding of ISO9001 / AS9100 standards and related quality systems.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
Demonstrated ability to embed new processes and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
Ambition and capability to develop into a leadership position managing a small team.
Why Join Us?
This is a rare opportunity to play a key role in shaping and leading the quality strategy for a respected engineering business. You'll have the scope to make a tangible impact on quality, efficiency, and operational culture while working on technically challenging and safety-critical products.
Ready to Join the Team?
To apply, please send your CV to Aastha Khurana at:
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📞 (phone number removed) for more information.
Alternatively, you can apply directly to this advert.
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