NPI Engineer

Platform Recruitment; Harston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering organization in South Cambridgeshire seeks an experienced NPI Engineer to lead the New Product Introduction process. You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure efficient industrialization of new products from development to production. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Mechanical or Electrical engineering and has strong experience in manufacturing engineering. This role offers a salary ranging from £40,000 to £50,000 and the opportunity to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Strong experience in New Product Introduction, Manufacturing Engineering, or Process Engineering.
• Proven background taking products from development into production.

Responsibilities

• Lead New Product Introduction activities from development through to production.
• Work closely with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to industrialise new products.
• Develop and validate assembly processes, tooling, fixtures, and test methods.

Skills

New Product Introduction

Manufacturing Engineering

Process Engineering

Electromechanical assembly

Understanding of DFM/DFA principles

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering discipline

Job description

Overview

NPI Engineer | Salary: £40,000-£50,000 | Location: South Cambridgeshire

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced NPI Engineer to join a well-established and innovative engineering business developing complex, high-reliability scientific instruments. The company takes products from early development through to full-scale manufacture and operates within highly regulated environments.

This is a fantastic role for an engineer who loves working at the intersection of design, manufacturing, and quality, playing a key role in ensuring new products are introduced into production efficiently, reliably, and at scale. You\'ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team and have a real influence on how products are industrialised.

Responsibilities

• Lead New Product Introduction activities from development through to production
• Work closely with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to industrialise new products
• Translate designs into robust, repeatable, and cost-effective manufacturing processes
• Develop and validate assembly processes, tooling, fixtures, and test methods
• Drive DFM/DFA and process risk assessments
• Analyse build data and production metrics to improve yield and performance

Skills & Experience

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Strong experience in New Product Introduction, Manufacturing Engineering, or Process Engineering
• Proven background taking products from development into production
• Solid understanding of DFM/DFA principles and manufacturing process development
• Hands-on experience with electromechanical assembly and test processes
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications

If you\'re looking to join a forward-thinking engineering organisation where you can have a real impact on how new products are brought to market, apply with a copy of your CV