New Product Introduction Engineer

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd is partnering with an award-winning technology business in Harrogate to hire an experienced NPI Engineer. You will support new and legacy products from design through to full-scale production, collaborating with Engineering and Factory teams.

Key duties include building prototypes and tooling, maintaining the factory database and production software, creating firmware image packages, and helping ensure certifications.

Qualifications

• Strong database knowledge, ideally MS 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 is desirable.

Responsibilities

• 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 production and samples.
• Overseeing daily manufacturing processes and ensuring product certification.

Skills

SQL Server

C#

Embedded C

Java

Firmware development

Product lifecycle

High-volume production

LabVIEW (desirable)

Job description

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.

Interested?