NPI Engineer

Orion Electrotech; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Birmingham is seeking an NPI Engineer to lead investigations into product performance for valve and hydraulic systems, primarily in defence and marine sectors. The role involves developing build plans and maintaining technical documentation. Candidates should have a mechanical engineering degree and experience in valve design. This position offers competitive salary, healthcare, and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health care plan

33 days annual leave

Life insurance

Employee pension contribution 9%

Qualifications

• Experience in valve and hydraulic system design, ideally in oil & gas, naval marine, or defence.
• Professional body membership (IMechE or equivalent) preferred.
• Familiar with industrial and defence standards, Lean, and APQP processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead product performance investigations and maintain accurate, auditable data records.
• Develop optimized build plans and lead validation of military-grade products.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and design calculations.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent

Experience in valve and hydraulic system design

Strong knowledge of valve types and materials

Skilled in SolidWorks and DraftSight

Confident presenter

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

DraftSight

Mathcad

Job description

NPI Engineer

Were looking for an NPI Engineer to lead investigations into product performance and drive validation of advanced valve and hydraulic systems, primarily for defence and marine sectors.

NPI Engineer Key Responsibilities:

• As an NPI Engineer, you will lead product performance investigations and maintain accurate, auditable data records.
• Develop optimized build plans and lead validation of military-grade products.
• Source and review testing equipment and support new product introductions.
• Identify new technologies to drive product and technology roadmaps.
• Interpret customer specifications and design compliant valve solutions using relevant standards (Def Stan, BS, ISO).
• Create and maintain technical documentation, design calculations, and 2D/3D models (SolidWorks, DraftSight).
• Lead small teams, resolve production issues, and engage directly with customers and suppliers.
• Support global localisation and growth initiatives.
• Take ownership of critical projects

NPI Engineer required Experience:

• Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent.
• Experience in valve and hydraulic system design, ideally in oil & gas, naval marine, or defence.
• Professional body membership (IMechE or equivalent) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of valve types, actuators, materials, and marine-specific challenges.
• Skilled in SolidWorks, DraftSight, and engineering calculations (Mathcad a plus).
• Confident presenter with experience leading design reviews and customer meetings.
• Familiar with industrial and defence standards, Lean, and APQP processes.

Join us as an NPI Engineer and take ownership of critical projects that shape the future of valve and hydraulic system design. This is your chance to make a real impact as an NPI Engineer in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

NPI Engineer Benefits

• Join us as an NPI Engineer and take ownership of critical projects that shape the future of valve and hydraulic system design. This is your chance to make a real impact as an NPI Engineer in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
• Competitive salary

• Health care plan
• 33x days annual leave including bank holidays
• Life insurance
• Employee pension contribution 9%

NPI Engineer Shifts:

• Monday Thursday 07:30 16:30 Friday 07:30 12:30

If you like the look of this NPI Engineer role, then click and apply or if you would like further information, please contact Katie Maisey at Orion Electrotech Aylesbury. [e-mail]

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