Principal Project Quality Engineer
TXM Recruit
Location: Milton Keynes
Salary: £65,000 + Excellent Benefits
Contract: Full-Time / Permanent
About The Role
Are you an experienced Quality Engineer looking to take the lead on exciting engineering projects within a fast-paced and innovative environment?
We are looking for a Principal Project & Customer Quality Engineer to join a growing business where you will play a key role in driving product quality, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement across complex electro-mechanical projects.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with customers, engineering teams, and project stakeholders to deliver high-quality products from concept through to production.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Acting as the main quality contact for both customers and internal project teams
- Supporting new product introduction activities and ensuring a “right first time” approach
- Leading customer quality investigations and resolving quality issues using structured problem-solving methods
- Managing APQP activities and ensuring project quality deliverables are completed on time
- Facilitating quality tools including:
- FMEA
- Control Plans
- PPAP
- FAIR
- 8D investigations
- Supporting PFMEA and Control Plan reviews with cross-functional teams
- Monitoring and reporting project quality KPIs
- Leading lessons learned and continuous improvement activities
- Supporting compliance to ISO9001, IATF16949, and AS9100 standards
- Attending customer meetings and presenting quality performance data
- Driving a proactive, risk-based approach to quality across projects
What We’re Looking For:
- Previous experience in a Quality Engineering role within electro-mechanical, automotive, aerospace, or advanced manufacturing environments
- Strong understanding of APQP and quality core tools
- Experience leading customer quality investigations and 8D activities
- Knowledge of ISO9001, IATF16949, or AS9100 standards
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent experience
- Confident communicator with the ability to work across multiple departments and with customers
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
What’s in It for You?
- Competitive salary
- Excellent career development opportunities
- Ongoing training and personal development
- Pension scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
- Car and cycle salary sacrifice schemes
- Gym membership support
- Dental cover
- Income protection insurance
- Eye care vouchers
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