Lead QA Engineer

Lead QA Engineer (NPI)

Department: Quality

Our advanced manufacturing sets us apart – we set the lowest tolerances and highest production values to develop machines that not only perform better, but are built better too. Perfectly crafted and pleasing to engage with.

As a Lead QA Engineer (NPI), you will lead Quality Assurance for Dyson Digital Motor NPI projects from development through Start of Production. You will partner with RDD and cross-functional teams to define component requirements, ensure drawing, supplier, metrology and DPAP readiness, manage quality risks and non-conformances, and deliver a structured handover to Sustaining Quality.

• Lead Quality Assurance for New Product Introduction (NPI) projects for Dyson Digital Motors from development through Start of Production (SOP).
• Partner with Research, Design and Development (RDD) and cross-functional teams to review and finalize component requirements, including Critical-to-Quality (CTQ), Critical-to-Manufacturing (CTM), and Design for Manufacturability considerations.
• Review and approve technical drawings from a Quality perspective, ensuring part specifications, tolerances and inspection requirements are clearly defined.
• Ensure metrology readiness with internal teams and suppliers, including measurement methods, equipment, fixtures, programs, and Measurement System Analysis (MSA).
• Support Dyson Part Approval Process (DPAP) activities and quality readiness reviews, including part capability, supplier readiness, and relevant document review / approval status before SOP.
• Apply Advanced Product Quality Planning methodology with suppliers to ensure best outcome for mass production parts.
• Coordinate containment, root-cause investigation, and corrective-action closure for NPI risks and non-conformances through SOP.
• Provide technical leadership, coaching and training to QA engineers, technician, and inspectors in drawing interpretation and metrology.
• Ensure a structured handover of approved parts, controls, measurement methods, open risks, and actions from NPI to Sustaining Quality.
• Support Supplier Quality on material issues, containment, disposition, corrective actions, and improvement activities when required.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electronics Engineering or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in NPI/APQP, supplier quality, process engineering or product engineering in manufacturing.
• Experience leading cross-functional quality activities and driving technical issues to closure with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Practical knowledge of APQP and part-approval methods, including PFMEA, Control Plans, QSI/inspection standards, MSA, SPC and process capability.
• Highly proficient in reading, interpreting and reviewing engineering drawings and applicable GD&T requirements.
• Working knowledge of dimensional metrology; strong experience with CMM or vision measurement systems is preferred.
• Experience in supplier quality development, qualification, auditing, root-cause analysis, 8D/CAPA and corrective-action management.
• Knowledge of plastic injection moulding, metal stamping or machining, and magnet-related components is preferred.
• Familiar with commonly used productivity and statistical software, including Microsoft Office and Minitab.
• Proactive and structured, with the ability to work independently, lead others and manage competing priorities.
• Able to work flexible hours to suit work and scheduling demands with minimal supervision.

Working at Dyson:

You will be part of a highly collaborative Quality and manufacturing environment where technical rigour, ownership and continuous improvement matter. This is an opportunity to shape NPI quality readiness and build robust, sustainable controls for Dyson Digital Motor production.

Dyson monitors the market to ensure competitive salaries and bonuses. Beyond that, you’ll enjoy a transport allowance and comprehensive medical care and insurance. But financial benefits are just the start of a Dyson career. Professional growth, leadership development and new opportunities abound, driven by regular reviews and dynamic workshops. And with a vibrant culture, the latest devices and a relaxed dress code reflecting our engineering spirit, it’s an exciting team environment geared to fueling and realizing ambition.

Dyson is an equal opportunity employer. We know that great minds don’t think alike, and it takes all kinds of minds to make our technology so unique. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other any other dimension of diversity.