NPI Engineer

Oliver Rae; Stourbridge; In loco; GBP 40.000 - 50.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Oliver Rae Ltd seeks an NPI Engineer in Stourbridge to drive new product introductions from concept to production. You will lead quality plans, manage samples, coordinate with tooling engineers and suppliers, and ensure traceable production documentation.

Responsibilities include improving yield, reducing scrap, and leading design changes that cut lead times and tooling costs, while maintaining high quality across batches and shipments.

Competenze

• Proven expertise in DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, and process auditing.
• Strong project management skills focused on quality in NPI and prototypes.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word with strong communication.
• Collaborative mindset with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Experience with Simulation Software is a plus.
• Analytical problem-solving with a commitment to lean manufacturing.

Mansioni

• Lead NPI processes and ensure manufacturing data is logged and deliveries tracked.
• Coordinate sample process from start to finish with key checkpoints.
• Collaborate with tooling engineers and suppliers to drive cost reduction and quality.
• Review production documentation for accuracy and traceability.
• Lead design changes to improve quality, lead time, and tooling costs.
• Manage rework and reduce non-added value work.
• Monitor outgoing shipments to uphold quality and minimize scrap.

Conoscenze

DFMEA

PFMEA

Control Plans

Process auditing

Project management

Quality assurance

Analytical thinking

Communication

Collaboration

NPI

Strumenti

Excel

Word

Simulation software

Descrizione del lavoro

Position: NPI Engineer

Location: Stourbridge

Hours: Monday - Friday, 07:00 AM - 16:00 PM

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000

Job Type: Full-time, permanently employed by the business

Are you a dynamic professional ready to make a significant impact? Our client is seeking a talented individual to join their expanding team, playing a pivotal role in their mission to deliver exceptional customer service and quality assurance. This business is dedicated to building long-term partnerships with its OEM customers, and they need someone who can drive their commercial strategy by enhancing efficiency and effectiveness.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Market expansion - Work closely with sales to explore new markets and applications.
• Communication & Reporting - Be the voice of clarity and precision, delivering weekly status updates and leading pre-production kick-off meetings with finesse.
• Process Management - Navigate predefined, measurable steps with key checkpoints, ensuring smooth transitions from one phase to the next.
• Sample Coordination - Own the sample process from inception to completion, leaving no detail overlooked.
• Collaboration - Forge strong partnerships with tooling engineers, external suppliers, and technical resources, driving excellence in every interaction.
• NPI Management: Upgrade and maintain NPI processes, ensuring all manufacturing data is logged and deliveries are tracked.
• Quality Monitoring - Keep a vigilant eye on outgoing shipments, striving to minimise scrap and uphold quality standards.
• Yield Improvement - Champion projects aimed at yield improvement and the reduction of non-added value work.
• Documentation Review - Scrutinise production documentation, ensuring accuracy and traceability of production data.
• Development - Pursue innovative methodologies that produce impeccable castings.
• Rework Management - Document rework meticulously while relentlessly reducing manufacturing costs and eliminating rework.
• Design Modifications - Lead design modifications that enhance quality, reduce lead time, and cut tooling and manufacturing costs.
• Tool Procurement - Identify and procure new tools essential for new projects and production.
• Leadership - Be a beacon of positive change, inspiring the department through exemplary leadership.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven expertise in quality tools essential to NPI (DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, process/quality auditing).
• Strong project management skills, particularly in quality aspects of NPI and prototype manufacture.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word.
• Exceptional communication and coordination abilities.
• Collaborative mindset with a knack for working with diverse teams and external suppliers.
• Experience in Simulation Software is ideal.
• Analytical and problem-solving prowess.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles.

If you have the relevant experience as an NPI Engineer and are looking for a long-term career with progression opportunities, apply today and be part of a thriving team!