Lead NPI & Manufacturing Engineer

Vector Recruitment; Luton; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Vector Recruitment is seeking a Senior Production and Manufacturing Engineer Team Lead near Luton to drive production and testing processes, lead NPI activities, and push continuous improvements across quality, efficiency and reliability. The role is hands-on, with collaboration across Engineering and Manufacturing teams to move products from design into production.

You will own manufacturing documentation, manage ERP and data collection systems, and mentor the manufacturing team while liaising

Qualifications

• Experience as Manufacturing/Production/NPI engineer or similar.
• Background in electronics or complex manufacturing environments.
• Experience taking products from development into production.

Responsibilities

• Own and optimise production and test processes to ensure quality, efficiency and reliability.
• Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) activities from design through to manufacture and ongoing support.
• Develop and implement work instructions and manufacturing documentation using digital platforms.
• Support and provide day‑to‑day leadership to the manufacturing team.
• Manage ERP and Shop Floor Data Collection systems.
• Work closely with Engineering to improve manufacturability, product quality and production efficiency.
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontract manufacturers to ensure smooth operations.
• Drive continuous improvement, lean manufacturing and training initiatives.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Tools

ERP systems

Shop Floor Data Collection

Job description

Vector Recruitment is seeking a Senior Production and Manufacturing Engineer Team Lead near Luton to drive production and testing processes, lead NPI activities, and push continuous improvements across quality, efficiency and reliability. The role is hands-on, with collaboration across Engineering and Manufacturing teams to move products from design into production.

You will own manufacturing documentation, manage ERP and data collection systems, and mentor the manufacturing team while liaising