Owen Daniels are supporting a leading Manufacturer in recruiting for a Quality Engineer to join on a permanent basis, you will play a key role in ensuring product and process compliance across the full lifecycle, from New Product Introduction (NPI) through to series production. You will be responsible for driving quality improvements, leading root cause investigations, and supporting customer and regulatory requirements.Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 p.a. + BenefitsLocation: KidderminsterKey ResponsibilitiesLead Root Cause Analysis (RCA/RC) activities using structured methodologies (8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa, etc.)Manage and deliver PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) submissions to customersSupport and contribute to APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) activities across new and existing projectsDrive quality planning and execution during NPI (New Product Introduction) phasesWork cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to ensure quality standards are metConduct internal audits and support external/customer auditsDevelop and maintain control plans, PFMEA/DFMEA, and associated quality documentationAnalyse quality data and implement continuous improvement initiativesEnsure compliance with industry standards (e.g., AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 9001)RequirementsProven experience as a Quality Engineer within aerospace, automotive, or other regulated manufacturing environmentsStrong working knowledge of RC, PPAP, APQP, and NPI processesExperience with pro