Project Product Quality Engineer – Fixed Term, Blyth

Who we are

Every life is unique and so are you!

At Dräger, we provide equipment to protect, support, and rescue lives daily. We are interested in you if you desire to work for an organization that makes a meaningful impact.

As an international leader in medical and safety technology, we develop pioneering devices, software, services, and solutions trusted worldwide. Wherever our products are used, it’s about life.

About the role

• Work closely within multifunctional teams, focusing on the introduction of new products from design concept through to product release into serial production and the marketplace.
• Create and agree on a team Quality Assurance strategy for New Product Introduction (NPI).
• Responsibility for Quality Assurance deliverables within the Gated workbook system.
• Manage risks by inputting risks and driving mitigation solutions on project risk registers.
• Lead Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) on system, design, and process.
• Review product quality historical data and provide reliability predictions.
• Participate actively in design and test reviews.
• Record, track, and manage customer complaints using corrective and preventative actions.
• Manage product/field risk assessments as required.
• The above tasks are typical; other duties of similar nature may be required.
• This is a fixed-term contract for two years.

Shared responsibilities

All employees are responsible for:

• Complying with the Integrated Management System (IMS) and minimizing environmental impact.
• Ensuring and promoting safe working conditions for all.
• Embedding our WeLEAD competencies: trust, creating value, enabling others, providing direction, embracing diversity, delivering results.

Reporting Relationships

Manager: Product Quality Manager

Team Environment

• Working within a close team of 6 quality personnel, focusing on quality during NPD phases and serial production.

Role Requirements

Education/Qualifications

• HND or equivalent in an engineering discipline (degree desirable).
• Experience in a Quality Engineering role, preferably in new product development.
• Familiarity with APQP, PFMEA, and PPAP is desirable.
• Understanding of engineering drawings & specifications.
• IT literate; SAP experience preferred but not essential.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently.
• Assertive with excellent communication skills.
• Data-driven decision-making skills.
• Good team player, excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Full UK driving license.
• Willing to travel within the UK and abroad.

Benefits include 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, hybrid working, discounted health covers, subsidized canteen, salary sacrifice car scheme, cycle to work, gym discounts, and charity schemes.

At Dräger, we value diversity and are committed to equal opportunity employment. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Our products are relied upon worldwide—from hospitals to fire departments to industrial sectors—combining engineering excellence with digital innovation. Join us in turning technology into 'technology for life.'