New Product Introduction Engineer

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Follifoot; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology business in Harrogate is seeking an experienced NPI Engineer to join their highly respected engineering team. You will support new and legacy products, oversee the NPI process, and ensure smooth transitions from design to mass production. Strong database knowledge, programming experience (C#, Embedded C, Java), and an understanding of firmware development are essential. This role offers significant opportunities for skill growth and involvement in meaningful innovations.

Benefits

Benefits

Qualifications

• Experienced NPI Engineer with strong database knowledge.
• Proficient in programming languages like C#, Embedded C, or Java.
• Understanding of firmware development and product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Build and test prototypes, including modifications.
• Design and maintain custom manufacturing tools and solutions.
• Support and maintain the factory database and production software.
• Create firmware image packages for production and sample units.
• Oversee daily manufacturing processes and ensure product certification.

Skills

Strong database knowledge - ideally Microsoft SQL Server

Programming experience in C#

Programming experience in Embedded C

Programming experience in Java

Experience or understanding of firmware development

Strong grasp of the full product lifecycle

Exposure to high-volume production environments

LabVIEW experience (desirable, not essential)

Job description

Role: NPI Engineer

Location: Harrogate

Salary: Up to £60,000 + Benefits

KO2 are working with an award-winning technology business based in Harrogate, currently seeking an experienced NPI Engineer to join their growing and highly respected engineering team. You'll play a vital role in supporting both new and legacy products, taking them from design through to full-scale production.

In this role, you'll collaborate closely with Engineering and Factory teams to support a variety of tasks, including:

• Building and testing prototypes, including modifications
• Designing and maintaining custom manufacturing tools and solutions
• Supporting and maintaining the factory database and production software
• Creating firmware image packages for both production and sample units
• Overseeing daily manufacturing processes and ensuring product certification

As an NPI Engineer, you'll be central to the development and industrialisation of a wide range of electronic products. You'll be responsible for supporting the entire NPI (New Product Introduction) process, ensuring a smooth transition from concept to mass production.

Key skills and experience we're looking for include:

• Strong database knowledge - ideally Microsoft SQL Server
• Programming experience in C#, Embedded C or Java
• Experience or understanding of firmware development
• A strong grasp of the full product lifecycle
• Exposure to high-volume production environments
• LabVIEW experience (desirable, not essential)

This is a great opportunity to work with a company dedicated to engineering excellence and continuous product improvement. You'll be involved across all phases of development, giving you the chance to grow your skills and contribute to meaningful innovations.

Equal Employment Opportunity: KO2 is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.