New Product Introduction Engineer

Premier Group; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Barnsley is seeking an experienced Manufacturing NPI Engineer to join their dynamic engineering team. You will be responsible for leading NPI projects and liaising with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product launches. The ideal candidate has proven experience in manufacturing engineering and a solid understanding of lean principles. This full-time role offers the opportunity to work on innovative projects within a well-established company.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an NPI or manufacturing engineering role within a production environment.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Confidence in process development, tooling specification, and production readiness.

Responsibilities

• Lead NPI projects from initial concept through to full-scale manufacturing.
• Liaise closely with design, production, and quality teams for product launches.
• Develop and optimise manufacturing processes for new products.
• Produce and maintain detailed process documentation.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and quality enhancement.

Skills

NPI engineering experience

Lean manufacturing principles

Process development

Project management skills

Communication skills

Education

Relevant engineering qualification (HNC/Degree)

Job description

This range is provided by Premier Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Manufacturing NPI Engineer

We are working with a leading, well-established manufacturing business in Barnsley who are seeking an experienced NPI (New Product Introduction) Engineer to join their dynamic engineering team.

The Role

As the Manufacturing NPI Engineer, you will:

• Lead NPI projects from initial concept through to full-scale manufacturing.
• Liaise closely with design, production, and quality teams to ensure smooth product launches.
• Develop and optimise manufacturing processes for new products.
• Produce and maintain detailed process documentation, including PFMEAs, control plans, and work instructions.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement, and quality enhancement.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has proven experience in an NPI or manufacturing engineering role within a production environment.
• Understands lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Is confident in process development, tooling specification, and production readiness.
• Has excellent communication and project management skills.
• Ideally holds a relevant engineering qualification (HNC/Degree or equivalent).

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Manufacturing, Engineering, and Production

Industries

• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing and Manufacturing