NPI Engineer

Point Professional Recruitment LTD; Waterbeach; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel expenses reimbursed

Involvement in full product lifecycle

Collaborative cross-department work

Growth within innovative tech business

Job summary

Point Professional Recruitment LTD is recruiting an NPI Engineer in the Cambridge area. You will lead the transfer of new product developments to supply chain, ensuring contract manufacturers can produce at high volume and required quality.

Some overseas travel is required and travel expenses are reimbursed. You will work within the development team to define DFMA rules, manage prototypes, and support production partners after ramping to mass production.

Qualifications

• NPI, manufacturing, production, or process engineering experience with electro-mechanical products.
• End-to-end NPI process from concept through to production ramp.
• Understanding of electro-mechanical production processes including SMT and assembly.
• Experience with electronics contract manufacturers.
• DFMA knowledge to ensure PCB/mechanical designs suit manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead transfer and introduction of new product developments to supply chain for high-volume, quality production.
• Develop and implement new manufacturing equipment and processes with yield targets.
• Define DFMA rules and ensure designs suit manufacturing techniques and cost targets.
• Manage prototype builds, logistics, build plans, and issue recording.
• Support root cause analysis of prototype build, assembly, and test issues.
• Provide ongoing support to production partners after ramp.
• Create and review supplier work instructions for assembly and test.
• Prepare operations teams for new product introductions.
• Plan and coordinate NPI deliverables with stakeholders.

Skills

NPI engineering

Manufacturing engineering

Process engineering

DFMA knowledge

Project planning

Supplier coordination

Yield data analysis

Electro-mechanical production

Six Sigma knowledge

Education

HNC or degree in engineering/science

Tools

Oracle Agile PLM

Job description

Location: Cambridge area Job type: Permanent, full time Salary: up to £58,000

We are recruiting NPI Engineers on behalf of a well-established and innovative technology business based in the Cambridge area. The business is in an exciting period of growth, and this is a role with genuine breadth.

The role

You will be involved in the full product lifecycle, from concept and prototype stages through to production ramp and ongoing support. Working within the development team, you will take the lead on ensuring the supply chain and contract manufacturers are prepared to produce at high volume and to the required quality standard. Please note this role involves some overseas travel, so a valid driving licence, your own vehicle, and a valid passport are required. Travel expenses are reimbursed.

Main responsibilities

• Lead the transfer and introduction of new product developments to the supply chain, ensuring partners and contract manufacturers can produce at high volume and to the correct quality level
• Develop and implement new manufacturing equipment and processes, documented and qualified to meet yield and capacity targets
• Define Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) rules, confirming that PCB and mechanical designs suit the manufacturing techniques and are cost-effective
• Manage prototype builds, including logistics of key parts, build plans, production line preparation, and recording of issues
• Support root cause analysis of prototype build, assembly, and test issues, and implement corrective actions
• Provide ongoing support to production partners to address process and design issues after mass production ramp
• Create and review supplier work instructions for assembly and test processes
• Ensure operations teams, including service and repair, customisation, and stores, are prepared for new product introductions
• Plan and coordinate NPI deliverables in line with the wider project schedule, communicating clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Skills/experience

Essential:

• Proven NPI, manufacturing, production, or process engineering experience with electro-mechanical products
• Sound experience of the end-to-end NPI process, from project concept through to production ramp
• Good understanding of electro-mechanical production processes, including SMT and electro-mechanical assembly
• Experience analysing yield data from high-volume product assembly and test
• Experience working with electronics contract manufacturers
• Strong DFMA knowledge, able to confirm PCB and mechanical designs are appropriate for manufacturing techniques
• Good project planning and coordination skills, with knowledge of low-cost manufacturing techniques
• HNC or degree in a scientific or engineering subject, or significant relevant experience in a similar engineering role
• Valid driving licence, own vehicle, and valid passport

Desirable:

• Six Sigma and Statistical Process Control knowledge
• Basic knowledge of injection moulding and/or aluminium casting processes
• Experience with formal PLM systems such as Oracle Agile

Salary & working hours

• Salary: up to £58,000
• Hours: basic daytime hours Monday to Friday
• Some overseas travel required, with expenses reimbursed

Benefits

• An exciting period of growth within an innovative, globally recognised technology business
• Involvement in the full product lifecycle
• Collaborative working environment across multiple departments and disciplines
• Travel expenses reimbursed

If you have any questions regarding this NPI Engineer role, please don’t hesitate to contact our office.