Npi Engineer

Octagon Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Octagon Group in Greenwich is seeking an experienced NPI/Manufacturing Engineer to steer new products from prototype into production. You will collaborate with Design Engineering, R&D and Manufacturing to develop robust, repeatable processes and introduce new equipment and methods.

This role suits an engineer who can apply DFM/DFT, solve complex manufacturing challenges in a precision environment, and lead cross-functional projects to ensure successful product launches.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years' experience within Manufacturing Engineering or New Product Introduction (NPI).
• Proven experience introducing new products from prototype through to production.
• Strong understanding of Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT) principles.
• Experience developing manufacturing processes, assembly methods and production documentation.
• Experience introducing new manufacturing equipment, tooling or production processes.
• Strong problem-solving, root cause analysis and continuous improvement skills.
• Excellent communication skills across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the introduction of new products from prototype into full-scale manufacturing.
• Work closely with Design Engineering and R&D teams to ensure products are suitable for manufacture.
• Develop and optimise manufacturing and assembly processes for new product introductions.
• Introduce and validate new manufacturing equipment, tooling and production methods.
• Apply DFM and DFT principles to improve manufacturability, quality and production efficiency.
• Develop manufacturing documentation, process instructions and assembly procedures.
• Support specialist manufacturing processes including: Adhesive bonding, Surface preparation, and Precision welding.
• Identify manufacturing issues during product introduction and implement practical engineering solutions.
• Support prototype builds, production trials and process validation activities.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain and Engineering teams for successful product launches.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities to enhance manufacturing capability and product quality.

Skills

NPI

Manufacturing Engineering

DFM

DFT

Cross-functional

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced NPI / Manufacturing Engineer based in or near Greenwich to join a leading engineering business developing highly complex, high-reliability products used within advanced telecommunications applications.

This NPI / Manufacturing Engineer job offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of New Product Introduction (NPI), supporting the transition of innovative products from R&D through to full-scale manufacture. The successful candidate will work closely with Design Engineering, R&D and Manufacturing teams to develop robust, repeatable production processes while introducing new equipment, tooling and assembly methods. This role is ideal for an experienced Manufacturing or NPI Engineer who enjoys solving complex manufacturing challenges within a precision engineering environment.

NPI / Manufacturing Engineer Job Responsibilities

• Support the introduction of new products from prototype into full-scale manufacturing.
• Work closely with Design Engineering and R&D teams to ensure products are suitable for manufacture.
• Develop and optimise manufacturing and assembly processes for new product introductions.
• Introduce and validate new manufacturing equipment, tooling and production methods.
• Apply Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT) principles to improve manufacturability, quality and production efficiency.
• Develop manufacturing documentation, process instructions and assembly procedures.
• Support specialist manufacturing processes including:
• Adhesive bonding (gluing)
• Surface preparation and abrasion processes
• Precision welding
• Identify manufacturing issues during product introduction and implement practical engineering solutions.
• Support prototype builds, production trials and process validation activities.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain and Engineering teams to ensure successful product launches.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities to enhance manufacturing capability and product quality.

NPI / Manufacturing Engineer Job Requirements

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years' experience within Manufacturing Engineering or New Product Introduction (NPI).
• Proven experience introducing new products from prototype through to production.
• Strong understanding of Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT) principles.
• Experience developing manufacturing processes, assembly methods and production documentation.
• Experience introducing new manufacturing equipment, tooling or production processes.
• Strong problem-solving, root cause analysis and continuous improvement skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

What's on Offer

This NPI / Manufacturing Engineer job in Greenwich offers an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected engineering business working on technically advanced, high-reliability products. You'll play a key role in bringing innovative new products into production while working alongside experienced Design, R&D and Manufacturing teams in a collaborative engineering environment.

If you're looking for an NPI / Manufacturing Engineer job where you can work on complex engineering projects, influence manufacturing processes and support the successful launch of cutting-edge products, this is an excellent opportunity.