Aerospace NPI & Industrialisation Engineer

Morson Edge

Wolverhampton

On-site

GBP 41,000 - 55,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Morson Edge is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer – NPI & Industrialisation to join a leading aerospace organisation in Wolverhampton. You will drive the industrialisation of next‑generation Flight Control Actuation Systems, ensuring manufacturing readiness from design through production launch.

You will lead NPI, process validation and capability studies, collaborating with Design Engineering, QA, Supply Chain and external suppliers to deliver robust, lean manufacturing solutions in a Tier 1

Qualifications

Experience in aerospace or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
Proven experience delivering New Product Introduction (NPI), industrialisation or manufacturing transfer programmes.
Strong understanding of APQP methodologies including PFMEA, Control Plans and process validation.
Experience developing and implementing manufacturing processes and production systems.
Strong understanding of engineering drawings, technical specifications and manufacturing requirements.
Experience working with cross-functional teams, suppliers and equipment providers.
Knowledge of Design for Manufacture (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA) and Design for Automation principles.
Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering.
Strong stakeholder management and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) and industrialisation activities, ensuring manufacturing readiness to programme milestones.
Develop, implement and optimise manufacturing processes that deliver safety, quality, cost and delivery objectives.
Lead APQP activities including: PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Validation, Production Readiness Reviews.
Establish and manage Manufacturing Readiness Levels (MRLs) and drive mitigation plans for manufacturing risks.
Use SPC, capability analysis and structured problem-solving techniques to improve process capability and manufacturing performance.
Define manufacturing methods, routings, BOMs, standard work and process documentation.
Work closely with Design Engineering teams to ensure DFM, DFA and Design for Automation principles are incorporated.
Evaluate and implement manufacturing technologies, automation solutions and machine vision systems.
Lead manufacturing trials, process qualification and validation activities including first article support and capability studies.
Support supplier industrialisation activities, capability assessments and Make vs Buy evaluations.
Act as a technical interface between customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and manufacturing technology roadmaps.
Apply process risk reduction methodologies including PFMEA and other risk management tools.
Support the development of manufacturing standards, specifications and engineering procedures.