New Product Introduction Engineer

Omega; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Holiday

Pension Scheme

Career Development

Modern Manufacturing Environment

Employee Benefits

Job summary

Omega in Buckingham is seeking an experienced NPI Process Engineer to join its Launch & SVO team. You will develop robust manufacturing processes for new product introductions, delivering high quality, cost-efficient production handover and closure.

Key qualifications include a minimum of 5 years in assembly manufacturing, PFMEA/DFMEA, Control Plans, and a proactive problem-solving approach; Six Sigma is advantageous. Automotive or related sector experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in assembly manufacturing or manufacturing engineering.
• Proven track record of manufacturing process improvements in assembly operations.
• Experience supporting NPI and product launches.
• Knowledge of PFMEA, DFMEA, Control Plans and process development.
• Six Sigma experience preferred; Black Belt advantageous but not required.
• Strong problem-solving and proactive approach; clear communication and leadership.
• Experience in fast-paced automotive or related sectors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes to achieve high quality, cost efficiency and delivery performance.
• Review and optimise methods, tooling and materials to support cost reduction.
• Lead continuous improvement activities across manufacturing operations.
• Support quality investigations and implement robust root cause corrective actions.
• Create and maintain PFMEAs, Control Plans, and other process documentation.
• Support NPI by integrating BOMs, routing structures and SAP requirements.
• Drive DFMA activities and manufacturing risk assessments during product development.
• Provide manufacturing support through launch and post-launch phases.

Skills

Process Development

Continuous Improvement

Root Cause Analysis

DFMEA/PFMEA

Control Plans

Six Sigma

Project Leadership

Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Title: NPI Process Engineer

Location: Buckingham

Pay Range: Competitive

Contract Type: Permanent

A leading automotive lighting manufacturer supplying luxury and supercar brands is seeking an experienced NPI Process Engineer to join its Launch & SVO team. This role is responsible for delivering robust manufacturing processes for new product introduction projects, ensuring products are launched efficiently, cost-effectively, and to the highest quality standards.

Working closely with cross-functional project teams, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in developing manufacturing processes, driving continuous improvement, and supporting projects through to successful production handover and closure.

Key Responsibilities – NPI Process Engineer

Process Development & Continuous Improvement:

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes to achieve high levels of quality, cost efficiency, and delivery performance (QCD).
• Review and optimise manufacturing methods, tooling, and materials to support cost reduction initiatives.
• Lead continuous improvement activities across manufacturing operations.
• Support quality investigations and implement robust root cause corrective actions.
• Lead and facilitate continuous improvement teams focused on manufacturing performance.

Documentation & Manufacturing Engineering:

• Create, maintain, and manage key process documentation, including PFMEAs and Control Plans.
• Develop and support manufacturing processes for new products and new product introductions (NPI).
• Support the integration of BOMs, routing structures, and SAP system requirements.
• Assist with RFQ creation and manufacturing cost assessments.
• Conduct individual component reviews to support tooling and production readiness documentation.

Project & Product Launch Support:

• Support project teams in achieving programme phase exit milestones.
• Drive Design for Manufacture (DFM) activities throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Support DFMEA activities and manufacturing risk assessments.
• Assist with project development activities and engineering reviews.
• Lead or support pre-series and prototype builds where required.
• Provide manufacturing support throughout product launch and continue support until project closure.

Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance:

• Ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with company Health & Safety policies.
• Adhere to Environmental and 5S standards across all manufacturing and project activities.
• Promote safe working practices and continuous workplace organisation improvements.

Qualifications & Requirements – NPI Process Engineer

• Minimum of 5 years' experience within an assembly manufacturing or manufacturing engineering environment.
• Proven track record of delivering manufacturing process improvements within assembly operations.
• Experience supporting new product introduction and product launch activities.
• Knowledge of PFMEA, DFMEA, Control Plans, and manufacturing process development.
• Six Sigma experience preferred, with Black Belt qualification advantageous but not essential.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive "can-do" approach.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead teams through improvement
• initiatives.
• Experience working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ideally automotive or related sectors.

What We Can Offer – NPI Process Engineer

• Competitive Salary
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Pension Scheme
• Career Development Opportunities
• Modern Manufacturing Environment
• Employee Benefits and Discount Schemes