NPI Engineer

Platform Recruitment; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking an experienced NPI Engineer to lead the product development lifecycle from concept to production. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in DFMA and hands-on experience in transferring products to manufacturing processes. This role involves close collaboration with subcontract manufacturers and ensuring supply chain readiness. Join a fast-paced, innovative company that values collaboration and technical excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an NPI, Manufacturing, Production, or Process Engineer.
• Solid understanding of the NPI lifecycle.
• Strong knowledge of high-volume electro-mechanical manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of mechanical, electronic, and support aspects of new product developments.
• Ensure supply chain readiness for high-volume production.
• Develop and implement new manufacturing equipment and processes.

Skills

DFM Qualified

Experience in NPI and Manufacturing processes

Knowledge of electro-mechanical manufacturing processes

Analysing production yield data

Job description

NPI Engineer 45,000 - 55,000 Cambridge

Our client is looking for an experienced NPI Engineer to join their team and take a leading role in the full product development lifecycle, from concept and prototyping through to production and ongoing support. This role requires a strong background in Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) and hands-on experience transferring products into key manufacturing processes such as PCBA, Final Assembly, and Pack-Out. Proven collaboration with Contract Manufacturers to successfully introduce new products and processes is essential.

The Role:

• Take ownership of the mechanical, electronic, and support aspects of introducing new product developments into the supply chain.

• Work closely on new product development projects to ensure supply chain readiness and subcontract manufacturer capability for high-volume, high-quality production.

• Develop and implement new manufacturing equipment and processes, ensuring they are fully documented, qualified, and capable of meeting yield and capacity targets.

• Define and apply Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) principles, ensuring PCB and mechanical designs are suitable for production methods and cost-effective to manufacture.

Key Qualifications and Experience:

• DFM Qualified

• Proven experience as an NPI, Manufacturing, Production, or Process Engineer within electro-mechanical product environments.

• Strong knowledge of the full New Product Introduction (NPI) lifecycle, from initial concept through to production ramp-up.

• Solid understanding of electro-mechanical manufacturing processes, including Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and mechanical assembly.

• Experienced in analysing production and test yield data in high-volume manufacturing environments to drive process improvements.

This role requires candidates to hold a full, clean UK driving licence and their own car. Travel expenses will be reimbursed.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking company where your expertise will directly influence the success of cutting-edge product launches. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy working across disciplines, and want to play a key role in delivering high-quality, high-performance products to market, we want to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your engineering career with a company that values innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence.