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