NPI Engineer

Automotive High Performance / Low Volume Manufacturing The Opportunity

G&P are currently seeking experienced Supplier Quality Launch Engineers (SQLE) to support a high performance automotive programme within a fast paced, low volume manufacturing environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the successful delivery of new vehicle programmes, ensuring supplier readiness, component quality, and launch execution across prototype, pre production, and SOP phases.

You will act as the critical link between suppliers, programme teams, engineering, and manufacturing functions during key launch and build events.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead supplier quality activities throughout NPI and launch phases
• Manage APQP and PPAP deliverables, ensuring approvals are achieved on time
• Support prototype and pre production vehicle builds, resolving part quality concerns quickly and effectively
• Drive structured Root Cause Analysis activities using 8D methodologies and implement robust corrective actions
• Implement, manage, and validate containment activities during critical build phases
• Assess supplier readiness, including process capability, production capacity, and quality control measures
• Identify, track, and upscale risks impacting quality, delivery, timing, or programme milestones
• Work closely with Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Programme teams
• Provide clear and structured reporting on launch status, open concerns, and mitigation plans

Candidate Profile

We are ideally looking for candidates with a minimum of 3-7 years' experience within Supplier Quality or Launch Quality environments in automotive manufacturing.

• Proven background within Supplier Quality / SQA / SQE roles
• Direct experience supporting NPI and launch programmes
• Strong understanding of APQP / PPAP, FMEA / Control Plans, and manufacturing processes such as machining and composites
• Strong stakeholder management and supplier facing communication skills
• Ability to work within fast paced programme environments and manage multiple priorities

Key Attributes

• Results driven mindset with the ability to work under demanding programme timelines
• Hands on and proactive approach to issue resolution
• Strong communication, escalation, and reporting capability
• Able to balance technical detail with overall programme delivery focus
• Comfortable operating within high performance, low volume automotive manufacturing environments

G&P Quality Management is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.