NPI Industrial Engineer — Driving New Product Launches

Placements24; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

comprehensive medical aid

a provident fund

opportunities for professional develop

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Industrial Engineer specializing in New Product Introduction (NPI) to join a well-established manufacturing firm in East London, UK. The role focuses on integrating new products into manufacturing processes, aligning with quality, cost, and delivery targets.

The engineer will partner with R&D, design, and production to create robust processes and scalable lines. Key responsibilities include process validation, SOP development, equipment specification, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field (Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical or related).
• Minimum 5 years in industrial engineering with emphasis on NPI.
• Strong knowledge of DFM, process validation, and production line setup.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for new products, ensuring manufacturability and efficiency.
• Collaborate with R&D and design teams to review designs for manufacturability (DFM).
• Plan and execute process validation and qualification activities for new products and processes.
• Develop SOPs, work instructions, and training materials for new product lines.
• Specify requirements for new equipment, tooling, and automation for launches.
• Conduct time studies and line balancing to establish efficient production workflows and labor standards.
• Support pilot production runs and troubleshoot manufacturing issues during NPI.
• Work with QA to establish quality control points and methods for new products.
• Analyze production data from pilot runs to identify improvement opportunities.
• Ensure all NPI processes comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Industrial Engineering

NPI (New Product Introduction)

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Process mapping

Time studies

Line balancing

Problem solving

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Industrial Engineer specializing in New Product Introduction (NPI) to join a well-established manufacturing firm in East London, UK. The role focuses on integrating new products into manufacturing processes, aligning with quality, cost, and delivery targets.

The engineer will partner with R&D, design, and production to create robust processes and scalable lines. Key responsibilities include process validation, SOP development, equipment specification, and