NPI Engineer

Supplier Quality Launch Engineer

Woking, Surrey

Contract Opportunity | Inside IR35

£34 per hour DOE

Automotive | High Performance / Low Volume Manufacturing

The Opportunity

G&P are currently seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Launch Engineer (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 escalate 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 37 years experience within Supplier Quality or Launch Quality environments in Automotive manufacturing.

Essential Experience:

• Proven background within Supplier Quality / SQA / SQE roles
• Direct experience supporting NPI and launch programmes
• Strong understanding of:
• APQP / PPAP
• FMEA / Control Plans
• 8D / Root Cause Analysis
• Understanding of manufacturing processes such as:
• Machining
• Composites
• Assembly
• 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

If you are an experienced Supplier Quality professional looking to support cutting-edge automotive programmes within a premium manufacturing environment, we would be keen to speak with you. Apply today for a confidential discussion.