Design Quality Engineer

Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Group
Bromley, South Yorkshire, S35 7EY, United Kingdom
3 weeks ago
£55 – £70 pa

Salary

£55 – £70 pa

Posted
20 Apr 2026 (3 weeks ago)

Design Quality Engineer (Contract) – 12 Months

Rate: £55–£70 per hour (DOE)

Location: Hybrid (Biggin Hill when on-site)

Start Date: ASAP

Working Pattern: 3–4 days per week (flexible)

Contact: Emily or Sammy at PWR

A leading, high-performance engineering environment is seeking an experienced Design Quality Engineer to join on a 12-month contract. This role will support design quality and product data integrity across advanced engineering and product development teams.

Working closely with senior quality leadership and engineering functions, you will play a key role in ensuring that all product data, engineering documentation, and design changes are controlled, accurate, and compliant throughout the lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and maintain product data integrity within the PLM system

Oversee engineering change management processes, ensuring accurate documentation and release

Control and validate engineering drawings, CAD data, and technical documentation

Administer product structures, BOMs, and part number governance

Progress engineering data through lifecycle stages in line with defined processes

Ensure version control, revision management, and document traceability

Act as a central point for data governance across engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams

Support engineers and designers in adhering to PLM and data control processes

Collaborate with internal teams and external providers to optimise PLM system performance

Key Requirements

Experience in an engineering environment (e.g. automotive, motorsport, aerospace, defence, medical)

Strong expertise in engineering change management and product lifecycle management (PLM)

Experience in engineering drawing approval and output quality control

Proven background in BOM management and product data structures

Hands-on experience with PLM systems (Windchill preferred), including setup and administration

CAD experience

Strong attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy and compliance

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative engineering environment

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a cutting-edge engineering programme, with flexibility on working pattern and a competitive hourly rate

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