Design Quality Engineer

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.