Manufacturing Process Engineer (NPI Projects)

Insignis Talent. STR Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Supportive team culture

Impact on critical infrastructure

Access to cutting-edge technologies

Job summary

Insignis Talent. STR Ltd is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer for NPI projects in London (Greenwich). You will design and implement lean assembly processes, drive improvements, and work with R&D to ensure quality and compliance across concept to handover.

Requirements include a degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Production engineering, hands-on manufacturing experience, and knowledge of ISO9001/TL9000, Lean and Six Sigma. SAP and sDMS familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Production or related field.
• Hands-on manufacturing or technical environment experience.
• Knowledge of ISO9001/TL9000, Lean and Six Sigma.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Willingness to learn SAP and sDMS.

Responsibilities

• Design and improve lean processes for tools, equipment and assembly methods.
• Manage projects from concept to handover, meeting efficiency and timeline targets.
• Validate tooling and processes for reliability and compliance before production.
• Lead safety assessments and ensure PUWER compliance.
• Collaborate with R&D and training teams to support innovation.
• Define KPIs, monitor budgets and quality targets.

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

Quality systems

Problem solving

Organizational skills

SAP

sDMS

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Industrial/Production)

Tools

SAP

sDMS

Job description

Manufacturing Process Engineer (NPI Projects) - London (Greenwich) | £50-60,000 + Bonus + Package | 2 Yr Fixed Term Contract

About the Role

We’re looking for a Manufacturing Process Engineer to help shape the future of assembly processes. In this role, you’ll design and implement lean improvements that make production safer, more efficient, and more sustainable. You’ll work closely with R&D, support projects from concept through to delivery, and ensure processes meet the highest standards of quality and compliance.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive pay and a secure long-term contract
• A collaborative and supportive team culture
• The chance to make a real impact on products that support critical global infrastructure
• Work with cutting-edge technologies that are making a difference worldwide

What you’ll be doing

• Design & Improve: Create lean process improvements for tools, equipment, and assembly methods
• Deliver Change: Manage projects from concept to handover, keeping efficiency and timelines on track
• Validate & Test: Ensure new tooling and processes are reliable and compliant before production
• Keep it Safe: Lead PUWER assessments, risk analysis, and safety compliance
• Collaborate: Partner with R&D, training schools, and wider teams to support innovation and development
• Measure & Monitor: Define KPIs, track progress, and ensure budgets and quality targets are met

What we’re looking for

• A degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Production, or related Engineering field
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing or technical environments
• Knowledge of ISO9001/TL9000, Lean, Six Sigma, and regulated industries
• A methodical problem-solver with excellent organisational skills
• Willingness to learn systems such as SAP and sDMS