NPI Engineer: Lead New Product Introductions & Quality

Oliver Rae Ltd; Stourbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

DFMEA

PFMEA

Control Plans

Process auditing

Project management

Quality assurance

Analytical thinking

Communication

Collaboration

NPI

Tools

Excel

Word

Simulation software

Job description

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.