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New Product Launch Manufacturing Engineer

KLA

Newport

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 55,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

A manufacturing technology company seeks a New Product Launch Manufacturing Engineer based in Newport, UK. This role involves designing and developing product improvements, managing specifications, and ensuring projects meet specifications. Key skills include expertise in Solid Edge and SolidWorks, a degree in Engineering, and strong communication abilities. Benefits include 25 days annual leave, pension scheme, and various health plans.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Contributory pension scheme
Cash health plan
Cycle to work scheme
Global bonus, share, and rewards schemes
Life assurance
Shift allowances and overtime premiums

Qualifications

  • Degree qualification in Engineering required.
  • Knowledge of IPC/WHMA-A-620 and IPC A-610H standards preferred.
  • Experience with Solid Edge, SolidWorks, and AutoCAD Electrical desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Provide feedback on Design for Manufacture to Product Design teams.
  • Create and maintain product specs and BOMs using relevant software.
  • Lead multiple projects across Operations and Engineering.

Skills

Design for Manufacture
Technical guidance
Cross-functional collaboration
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Interpersonal and communication skills

Education

Degree qualified in Engineering or HNC/HND

Tools

Solid Edge
SolidWorks
AutoCAD Electrical
Enovia PLM

Job description

Job Title: New Product Launch Manufacturing Engineer, Newport

Client:

KLA

Location:

Newport, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

3b8dc7c81d76

Job Views:

3

Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

Job Description:

Description

This is an exciting role within our Manufacturing Design Engineering (MDE) team, focused on designing and developing improvements to products and processes to support manufacturing growth, new product launches, and continuous improvement projects.

The MDE will play a critical role in ensuring manufacturing and support teams plan and execute projects according to specifications, efficiently, to deliver high-value capital equipment on time and within scope.

The role involves cross-functional collaboration, allowing the MDE to develop relationships across the organization and contribute to the growth of technical capabilities.

We expect MDEs to have a broad understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and a desire for continuous improvement.

Your day-to-day responsibilities include:

  • Providing feedback on Design for Manufacture to Product Design and New Product Launch teams
  • Creating and maintaining product specs and BOMs using Solid Edge, SolidWorks, and AutoCAD Electrical
  • Managing specifications with Enovia PLM (training provided)
  • Leading multiple projects, working cross-functionally with Operations and Engineering teams
  • Investigating and resolving technical challenges in manufacturing processes
  • Providing technical guidance to Supply Chain and Outsourcing teams
  • Performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions
  • Generating, reviewing, and approving Engineering Change Orders
  • Understanding budgets and supporting CAPEX requests
  • Implementing changes following our Product Lifecycle (PLC) process

Qualifications:

  • Degree qualified in Engineering or HNC/HND with relevant experience
  • Proficiency with Solid Edge, SolidWorks, and AutoCAD Electrical (desirable)
  • Knowledge of IPC/WHMA-A-620 and IPC A-610H standards (desirable)
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

What we offer:

KLA’s benefits include:

  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Cash health plan
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Global bonus, share, and rewards schemes
  • Life assurance
  • Shift allowances and overtime premiums

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