Job Description

Quality Engineer (Contract)

Location: Pickering

Rate: Competitive

Start Date: Immediate

I'm currently supporting an established engineering and manufacturing business that is looking to secure an experienced NPI Quality Engineer on an urgent contract basis.

This role will play a key part in supporting new product introduction activities, ensuring robust quality planning and process validation throughout the product development lifecycle. Working closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Customer teams, you will be responsible for driving quality standards across multiple NPI projects while ensuring customer and regulatory requirements are met.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quality professional with a strong background in APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and GD&T who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Support New Product Introduction (NPI) projects from concept through to production release

Review customer specifications, drawings, and technical requirements to ensure quality expectations are fully understood and implemented

Lead the creation and maintenance of Process FMEAs (PFMEA) and Design FMEAs where required

Develop and maintain Process Flow Diagrams, Control Plans, and associated quality documentation

Coordinate and manage Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions

Drive Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities throughout the project lifecycle

Review and interpret GD&T requirements and support dimensional validation activities

Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and feasibility studies

Support measurement system analysis (MSA), gauge validation, and capability studies

Analyse quality and process data, providing recommendations to improve performance and reduce risk

Work closely with Manufacturing and Engineering teams to implement process improvements and corrective actions

Support internal and external audits as required

Lead structured problem-solving activities using Root Cause Analysis techniques

Liaise with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery

Ensure compliance with Quality Management Systems and customer-specific requirementsEssential Skills & Experience

Proven experience working as a Quality Engineer within a manufacturing or engineering environment

Strong experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) projects

Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) experience

Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) experience

Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA/PFMEA) expertise

Strong understanding and interpretation of GD&T

Experience creating Control Plans and Process Flow documentation

Knowledge of Measurement System Analysis (MSA) and Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Experience conducting Root Cause Analysis and implementing corrective actions

Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and specifications

Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionallyDesirable Experience

Experience working with OEM or Tier 1 manufacturing customers

Knowledge of ISO9001, AS9100, IATF 16949, or equivalent quality standards

Experience within aerospace, automotive, electronics, medical device, or precision engineering sectors

Previous experience within high-volume manufacturing environments

Auditor qualification or audit experience

Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement training