Are you an Engineering & Product Quality Manager with strong manufacturing engineering and NPI experience? Do you thrive in a precision engineering, aerospace manufacturing environment, leading multidisciplinary teams from cradle to grave? If so, an excellent opportunity has become available to join a market-leading aerospace manufacturing business based in Derby.This is a senior, hands-on leadership role with responsibility for Manufacturing Engineering, NPI/NPDI and Product Quality activities across the site. The focus is weighted towards manufacturing engineering and new product introduction, supported by strong product quality knowledge. You will lead teams through the full lifecycle of complex aerospace components, from initial enquiry and NPI through manufacture, delivery and quality resolution.Engineering & Product Quality ManagerPermanent OpportunityCompetitive Salary on Offer Monday to Thursday: 07:00 - 16:00 / 08:00 - 17:00 & Friday: 07:00 - 12:00DerbyEngineering & Product Quality ManagerKey Responsibilities Lead Manufacturing Engineering and Product Quality teams to deliver right-first-time, cost and delivery performanceOwn and drive NPI/NPDI activities, taking complex precision components from concept through to productionEstablish, develop and continuously improve manufacturing and product quality processesResolve technical and product quality issues, liaising with customers and internal stakeholdersDrive continuous improvement initiatives including Lean, PFMEA, FAIRs and capability development Engineering & Product Quality ManagerEssential Experience Strong background in Manufacturing Engineering within a complex, multi-stage precision manufacturing environmentProven experience leading NPI projects from concept to deliveryDemonstrated capability managing and developing engineering teamsSolid understanding of product quality tools and issue resolutionExperience within machining, fabrication or aerospace manufacturing environments Engineering & Product Quality ManagerCompany Benefits Management-level bonus schemeEnhanced pension contribution (8% employer)Private Medical Healthcare (family cover)Life assurance (7.5x salary) and income protectionEnhanced annual leave (20 days + bank holidays, rising to 25 days + bank holidays after one year)