Manufacturing NPI Engineer

Eden Scott; Glenrothes; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence and aerospace technology organisation in Fife seeks an engineer for their New Product Introduction (NPI) team. This role involves leading NPI builds, driving design-for-manufacturability, and optimising production processes in a high-precision environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in electro-mechanical manufacturing and related engineering disciplines, with opportunities for hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary and discretionary bonus scheme

Contributory pension (up to 10.5% company contribution)

25 days holiday + public holidays

6x salary Life Assurance

Enhanced sick pay and family leave policies

Flexible working with early Friday finish

Access to employee benefits and training resources

Up to 5 paid volunteering days annually

Qualifications

• Solid experience in electro-mechanical manufacturing, ideally in defence or aerospace.
• Familiarity with DfX, Lean, Six Sigma or FMEA processes.
• Practical understanding of electronic and mechanical assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Leading NPI builds for CCA and unit-level assemblies.
• Driving design-for-manufacturability principles from bid phase to production.
• Collaborating with teams to troubleshoot and optimise builds.

Skills

Electro-mechanical manufacturing

Design-for-manufacturability

Continuous improvement

Root cause analysis

Lean

Six Sigma

FMEA processes

Education

HND in Manufacturing, Production or related engineering discipline

Job description

Are you an engineer with a passion for bringing new products to life in a high-precision, high-reliability environment?

We're supporting a leading defence and aerospace technology organisation based in Fife as they look to expand their New Product Introduction (NPI) team. This site is a key hub for missile system components, GPS Anti-Jam technology, and space-grade manufacturing.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys being hands-on with advanced electronics and mechanical assembly processes. You'll work across a variety of product lines, from power systems and guidance units to cutting-edge space hardware.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading NPI builds for CCA and unit-level assemblies, ensuring delivery on time, on cost and to the highest quality standards.
• Driving design-for-manufacturability principles from bid phase through to production release.
• Collaborating with internal teams and customers to troubleshoot issues and optimise builds.
• Using manufacturing data and analytics to inform root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Taking ownership of process documentation, training needs and technical escalation.

What you’ll bring:

• HND (minimum) in Manufacturing, Production or a related engineering discipline.
• Solid experience in electro-mechanical manufacturing, ideally in defence, aerospace or similarly regulated sectors.
• Familiarity with DfX, Lean, Six Sigma or FMEA processes.
• A practical understanding of electronic and mechanical assemblies, with a track record of delivering improvements on complex programmes.

It would be great if you also have:

• Knowledge of CCA processes or high-reliability electronics.
• Experience supporting Space or Defence-grade manufacturing lines.

What’s on offer:

• Competitive salary and discretionary bonus scheme.
• Contributory pension (up to 10.5% company contribution).
• 25 days holiday + public holidays (with the option to buy/sell days).
• 6x salary Life Assurance.
• Enhanced sick pay and family leave policies.
• Flexible working with early Friday finish.
• Hybrid and remote options, depending on role needs.
• Access to a wide range of employee benefits and training resources.
• Up to 5 paid volunteering days annually.