Manufacturing Engineer - NPI

Morson Human Resources Limited; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate £30-£40 PAYE

Long-term contract opportunity

Site-based role in Wolverhampton

Job summary

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

You will lead NPI activities, develop manufacturing processes, and collaborate with Design Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and external suppliers to deliver robust and lean

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace, defence or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience delivering 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 and manufacturing requirements.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams, suppliers and equipment providers.
• Knowledge of DFM, DFA and Design for Automation.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• HNC/HND or Degree or equivalent in Engineering.
• Strong stakeholder management and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead NPI and industrialisation activities to programme milestones.
• Develop, implement and optimise manufacturing processes that meet safety, quality, cost and delivery objectives.
• Lead APQP activities including PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Validation and 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 to ensure DFM/DFA/DFx 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 PFMEA and risk management tools.
• Support the development of manufacturing standards, specifications and engineering procedures.

Skills

NPI experience

APQP

PFMEA

Process validation

Lean manufacturing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

DFM/DFA

MS Office

Job description

Morson are recruiting for a Manufacturing Engineer – NPI & Industrialisation to join a leading aerospace manufacturing organisation based in Wolverhampton, supporting the development and manufacture of advanced Flight Control Actuation Systems within the Civil Value Stream.

This is a technically focused and delivery-driven role where you will play a key part in the industrialisation of next-generation aerospace products, ensuring manufacturing readiness from early design phases through to production launch.

Working at the forefront of New Product Introduction (NPI), you will lead the development, validation and optimisation of manufacturing processes, ensuring products are designed for manufacture, assembly and automation. You will collaborate closely with Design Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, Programmes and external suppliers to deliver robust, lean and capable manufacturing solutions.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a Tier 1 aerospace environment supporting complex electromechanical systems, advanced manufacturing technologies and future aircraft programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) and industrialisation activities, ensuring manufacturing readiness is achieved to programme milestones
• Develop, implement and optimise manufacturing processes that deliver safety, quality, cost and delivery objectives
• Lead APQP activities including:
  • Process Flow Diagrams
  • 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, Bills of Materials (BOMs), standard work and process documentation
• Work closely with Design Engineering teams to ensure Design for Manufacture (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA) and Design for Automation principles are incorporated within product designs
• 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 recognised risk management tools
• Support the development of manufacturing standards, specifications and engineering procedures

Requirements

• Experience within aerospace, defence 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
• HNC/HND, Degree or equivalent experience in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Production or Aerospace Engineering
• Strong stakeholder management and problem-solving capabilities

Desirable

• Aerospace assembly and test experience, ideally supporting flight control, actuation or electromechanical systems
• Experience developing or industrialising welding and joining processes
• Knowledge of Manufacturing Readiness Levels (MRLs)
• Experience with SPC, process capability studies and variation reduction techniques
• Machine vision systems, automated inspection or advanced manufacturing technologies experience
• Knowledge of special process qualification and control requirements
• Lean Six Sigma qualification or equivalent practical experience
• Project management training or qualifications (PRINCE2, APMP or equivalent)
• Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering

About the Role

This position sits within a major aerospace programme focused on the industrialisation and manufacture of advanced Flight Control Actuation Systems for future aircraft applications.

The role is heavily focused on NPI, manufacturing readiness and industrialisation, requiring a hands-on engineer capable of influencing design, developing manufacturing processes and driving production capability improvements.

Working closely with internal engineering teams, operations, suppliers and customers, you will help bridge the gap between product design and successful production delivery, ensuring robust and scalable manufacturing solutions are implemented from day one.

Candidates with backgrounds in aerospace, defence, automotive or other highly regulated manufacturing sectors, particularly those with experience in NPI, APQP, process validation and production system development, are strongly encouraged to apply.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive hourly rate: £30-£40 per hour PAYE
• Long-term contract opportunity within a leading aerospace organisation
• Opportunity to work on advanced Flight Control Actuation Systems and future aircraft programmes
• Exposure to NPI, industrialisation, automation and advanced manufacturing technologies
• Collaborative engineering environment with strong stakeholder engagement
• Opportunity to influence product design, manufacturing readiness and production capability from concept through to launch
• Site-based role in Wolverhampton with exposure to cutting-edge aerospace technology and innovation initiatives