NPI Engineer

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Harrogate is seeking an experienced NPI Engineer to support both new and legacy products from design through to production. You will work closely with engineering and factory teams, overseeing prototype development and manufacturing processes. Ideal candidates will possess strong database knowledge, programming skills, and an understanding of the full product lifecycle. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for growth in a dedicated engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as an NPI Engineer or similar role.
• Proven track record in supporting new product introduction processes.
• Ability to work collaboratively with engineering and factory teams.

Responsibilities

• Support both new and legacy products from design to production.
• Collaborate with teams to build and test prototypes.
• Design and maintain custom manufacturing tools.
• Oversee daily manufacturing processes.

Skills

Strong database knowledge - ideally Microsoft SQL Server

Programming experience in C#

Embedded C or Java

Experience or understanding of firmware development

A strong grasp of the full product lifecycle

Exposure to high-volume production environments

LabVIEW experience

Job description

Role: NPI Engineer
Location: Harrogate
Salary: Up to 60,000 + Benefits

KO2 are working with an award-winning technology business based in Harrogate, currently seeking an experienced NPI Engineer to join their growing and highly respected engineering team. You'll play a vital role in supporting both new and legacy products, taking them from design through to full-scale production.

In this role, you'll collaborate closely with Engineering and Factory teams to support a variety of tasks, including:

• Building and testing prototypes, including modifications
• Designing and maintaining custom manufacturing tools and solutions
• Supporting and maintaining the factory database and production software
• Creating firmware image packages for both production and sample units
• Overseeing daily manufacturing processes and ensuring product certification

As an NPI Engineer, you'll be central to the development and industrialisation of a wide range of electronic products. You'll be responsible for supporting the entire NPI (New Product Introduction) process, ensuring a smooth transition from concept to mass production.

Key skills and experience we're looking for include:

• Strong database knowledge - ideally Microsoft SQL Server
• Programming experience in C#, Embedded C or Java
• Experience or understanding of firmware development
• A strong grasp of the full product lifecycle
• Exposure to high-volume production environments
• LabVIEW experience (desirable, not essential)

This is a great opportunity to work with a company dedicated to engineering excellence and continuous product improvement. You'll be involved across all phases of development, giving you the chance to grow your skills and contribute to meaningful innovations.

Interested?
Apply now with your latest CV and one of the KO2 team will be in touch to talk you through the next steps.