Manufacturing Operations & NPI Engineer

Motorola Solutions; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonus

Health insurance

Pension contributions

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Motorola Solutions in Cambridge, UK is seeking a Manufacturing Operations & NPI Engineer to drive new product introductions and optimise production processes across our RF hardware platforms. You will lead manufacturing readiness, develop processes and work instructions, support DFMA reviews, and collaborate with Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain to transfer designs to manufacturing.

Strong background in Lean, quality engineering, supplier quality and SolidWorks is required; you will monitor

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Production or Industrial Engineering.
• 5+ years in Manufacturing, Production or NPI Engineering.
• Experience in supplier quality management and development.
• Quality engineering in a manufacturing environment and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead NPI readiness activities for new product introductions.
• Develop manufacturing processes, work instructions and SOPs.
• Apply Lean methods and monitor KPIs for continuous improvement.
• Support DFMA reviews and smooth transfer from design to manufacturing.

Skills

SolidWorks

GD&T

DFMEA/PFMEA

PPAP/FAI

Lean Manufacturing

APQP/SPC

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Production Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

## Manufacturing Operations & NPI EngineerApply: Cambridge, UK (ZUK140): Full time: Posted 3 Days Ago: R68635## **Company Overview**At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.## **Department Overview**CRFS, a Motorola Solutions company, is a global pioneer in advanced radio frequency (RF) technology, specialising in cutting-edge spectrum monitoring, geolocation, and electronic warfare solutions. Headquartered in Cambridge, UK, we design and build high-performance hardware and software—such as our industry-leading RFeye ecosystem—that empowers military forces, national security agencies, and spectrum regulators to detect, analyze, and exploit RF signals in the world's most complex environments. When you join our team, you’re directly contributing to the technologies that ensure spectrum dominance, protect critical infrastructure, and safeguard global communications.## Job Description### **Job Summary:**We are seeking a talented and motivated Manufacturing Operations & NPI Engineer to join our Operations Team responsible for supporting the introduction of new products into manufacturing while ensuring efficient production processes, high product quality, and continuous operational improvement.The successful candidate will possess strong production engineering expertise combined with experience in NPI processes, supplier quality management, quality engineering techniques, and proficiency in SolidWorks CAD software.You will be part of a new team within the business bridging our Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain functions to deliver robust, cost-effective manufacturing solutions.### **Key Responsibilities:****New Product Introduction (NPI)*** Lead manufacturing readiness activities for new product introduction.* Develop and implement manufacturing processes, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.* Participate in Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) reviews.* Support prototype, pilot, and production builds.* Manage process validation and production qualification activities.* Work closely with Engineering to ensure smooth transfer from design to manufacture.**Manufacturing & Production Engineering*** Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, and throughput.* Investigate production issues and implement corrective actions.* Develop tooling, fixtures, and assembly aids to support manufacturing operations.* Monitor production performance using KPIs and implement continuous improvement initiatives.* Apply Lean Manufacturing methodologies to eliminate waste and improve productivity.**Quality Engineering*** Ensure compliance with applicable quality management systems and customer requirements.* Develop and maintain quality control plans and test/inspection procedures within Manufacturing and Goods-Inwards.* Perform root cause investigations using tools such as 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, and FMEA.* Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).* Analyse quality data and implement improvement initiatives.* Support internal and external audits.**Supplier Quality*** Manage supplier non-conformances and corrective actions.* Support supplier development activities to improve quality and delivery performance.* Collaborate with Procurement and Supply Chain teams to resolve quality-related supplier issues.* Review and approve PPAPs, FAI reports, and supplier quality documentation where applicable.* Assist with evaluation of new suppliers from a quality perspective.* Assist with supplier audits and performance reviews.**CAD & Product Support*** Understand 3D CAD models, assemblies, and engineering drawings using SolidWorks.* Support engineering change management processes.* Develop manufacturing drawings and production documentation.* Liaise with Design Engineers on product improvements and manufacturability enhancements.### **Benefits:*** Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.* Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, Pension contributions, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.* Flexible working hours.Professional development opportunities and support for further training/education.## Basic Requirements### **Required Qualifications/Experience:*** Degree or equivalent experience in: + Mechanical Engineering + Manufacturing Engineering + Production Engineering + Industrial Engineering* 5+ years' experience in a Manufacturing, Production Engineering, or NPI Engineering role.* Experience supporting product development through to production launch.* Experience in supplier quality management and supplier development.* Quality engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.* Experience with root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies.* Experience developing manufacturing processes and production documentation.* Working knowledge of SolidWorks.* Implementation and working to ISO9001/AS9100 standards/processes### **Technical Skills:*** SolidWorks CAD* GD&T and Technical Drawing interpretation* DFMEA / PFMEA* PPAP /First Article Inspection (FAI)* Lean Manufacturing* APQP/SPC (Statistical Process Control) experience* Root Cause Analysis / 8D Problem Solving### **Preferred Knowledge/Skills:*** Experience of ISO9001 / AS9100 / ISO27001 / ISO45001* Experience of ERP/MRP systems* Supporting E&HS procedures in Manufacturing environments* Supporting Internal Audit programs* Previous involvement in ERP/PLM implementations and/or data migration projects is a plus.### **Personal Attributes:*** Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.* Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality.* Ability to work independently and/or across cross-functional teams, as necessary.* Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.* Proactive and self-motivated.* Strong organisational and project management skills.## Travel RequirementsNone## Relocation ProvidedNone