About the Role
Trinity Personnel are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established and respected foundry based in Lye, Stourbridge, for an experienced NPI Engineer. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity within a company that prides itself on quality, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement.
As a NPI Engineer, you ll play a key role in supporting and developing product quality, implementing process controls, and driving continuous improvement across the foundry's operations. You will work closely with the Quality Manager and cross-functional teams to ensure all products meet both internal and customer-specific standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Generate, monitor, control, and report quality data to identify trends and support business improvement.
* Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) using tools such as 5 Whys and 8D to resolve quality issues.
* Communicate internal and external reject data to stakeholders and maintain tracking systems.
* Conduct reviews of scrap and customer returns and support in implementing corrective actions.
* Prepare and maintain quality documentation including SOPs, Quality Alerts, and audit records.
* Perform physical measurements using inspection equipment (e.g. verniers, height gauges).
* Audit internal processes to ensure compliance with business standards and procedures.
* Report quality performance and support continuous improvement initiatives.
* Mentor and support Quality Technicians and other team members on quality systems and standards.
Essential Requirements
* Proven experience working within a quality engineering role.
* Strong knowledge of quality systems and standards, including ISO 9001.
* Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills using RCA tools.
* Clear and confident communicator with the ability to influence change at all business levels.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable managing quality-related data and reports.
* Strong attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset.
* Comfortable working in a manufacturing/foundry environment and adhering to Health & Safety protocols.
Support Functions
You will also assist the Quality Manager in the following areas:
* Ensuring QMS compliance and supporting certification processes.
* Managing changes in materials, suppliers, and internal processes.
* Driving improvements to reduce variability in casting quality.
* Supporting internal and customer audits and assessments.
* Maintaining and improving standard operating procedures and quality training documents.
Health, Safety & Environmental
* Committed to maintaining a safe working environment.
* Ensure the correct use of PPE and report unsafe practices to management.
* Adhere to and promote company Health & Safety and Environmental policies.
Additional Information
This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking business that values quality, employee development, and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will become a vital part of the team, driving both product and process excellence.
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