NPI Engineer

Allied Universal Electronic Monitoring Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading monitoring technology company in the East Midlands is seeking a professional to oversee the transition of electronic products to full-scale manufacturing. You will collaborate with design, engineering, and production teams to ensure a smooth launch, requiring a strong background in manufacturing processes and excellent communication skills. Ideal candidates will have experience in electronic product development and a proven track record of launching new products.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes like machining, assembly, and testing.
• Experience with project management methodologies.
• Knowledge of quality control principles and standards.

Responsibilities

• Review product designs for manufacturing challenges.
• Create detailed manufacturing processes and assembly procedures.
• Oversee prototype creation and testing.
• Develop comprehensive BOMs for production.
• Estimate production costs and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Manage NPI projects and track timelines.

Skills

Experience in electronic product development or manufacturing environment

Proven track record of successfully launching new electronic products

Mathematical ability

Scientific acumen

Logical thinking

Creative problem solving

Technical skills

Analytical skills

Project management and teamwork

Communication skills

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Overview

Allied Universal Electronic Monitoring is the industry leading technology and service company offering law enforcement and government agencies the widest variety of cutting-edge monitoring solutions. Operating in over 35 countries, we leverage an international network of expertise and resources in order to deliver a unique solution. With nearly 30 years of industry experience in providing innovative technology solutions and first-class service, our latest electronic monitoring technologies provide solutions that aim to ensure the safety of our communities, provide an alternative to incarceration, reduce prison overcrowding, lower recidivism and improve reintegration. We enable our customers to effectively monitor approximately 140,000 participants every day, including many of the world’s largest electronic monitoring programs.

Role outline: Responsible for overseeing the transition of miniature electronic products from the development stage into full-scale manufacturing, ensuring a smooth launch by collaborating with design, engineering, and production teams to develop manufacturing processes, create detailed documentation and optimise production readiness for new products and product changes.

Responsibilities / Accountabilities

• Reviewing product designs to identify potential manufacturing challenges and recommend design modifications for efficient production.
• Creating detailed manufacturing processes, including assembly procedures, tooling requirements, and quality control protocols.
• Overseeing the creation of prototypes, conducting testing and validation to ensure product functionality and performance meets specifications.
• Developing comprehensive BOMs, including components, materials, and quantities required for production.
• Writing clear and concise work instructions for release to manufacturing operators.
• Estimating production costs and identifying cost-saving opportunities throughout the NPI process.
• Managing NPI projects, tracking timelines, and ensuring deliverables are met.
• Working closely with design engineers, quality engineers, production teams, and procurement to facilitate a seamless transition to production.
• Management of end-of-life components and parts to ensure production lines are kept uninterrupted.
• Maintain close relationships with third party suppliers to resolve production issues and ensure efficiency and continuation of supply of AUEM products to customers.

Key Competencies

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes like machining, assembly, and testing
• Proficiency in CAD software for design review and analysis
• Experience with project management methodologies
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Knowledge of quality control principles and standards
• Ability to analyse data and troubleshoot manufacturing issues

Skills and Knowledge

• Experience in electronic product development or manufacturing environment
• Proven track record of successfully launching new electronic products
• Mathematical ability
• Scientific acumen
• Logical thinking
• Creative problem solving
• Technical skills
• Analytical skills
• Project management and teamwork
• Communication skills

How to apply

If you feel you have the level of experience and skills we are looking for, please send across your CV. Based on the nature of our business, successful candidates are required to undertake a screening and vetting process. You will be required to have the right to work in the UK and have been a UK resident for 5 years.