NPI Manager - Aerospace CNC Manufacturing Lead

HR GO Group; Basildon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

HR GO Group is seeking an NPI Manager for CNC manufacturing in Basildon, Essex. This permanent role leads new product introduction from quotation through to production release within an aerospace-focused subcontract environment.

You will drive end-to-end NPI programmes, coordinate cross-functional teams, review drawings, and provide manufacturing cost and plan input to ensure on-time, right-first-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree) or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience leading NPI / industrialisation in CNC precision manufacturing (aerospace/high-integrity desirable).
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings/specifications for manufacture.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience managing suppliers/subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead NPI projects end-to-end: quotation support, planning, industrialisation, validation and production release.
• Act as the main customer-facing technical contact throughout the NPI lifecycle.
• Coordinate cross-functional delivery across Engineering, Production, Quality, Purchasing and Supply Chain.
• Review customer drawings/specifications and translate requirements into manufacturing methods and production documentation.
• Provide technical input into quotations (manufacturing approach, cost drivers, methods, and estimates).
• Support capacity planning and resource allocation to ensure delivery against plan.
• Liaise with suppliers/subcontractors to ensure materials and treatments/special processes meet requirements.
• Identify and mitigate technical, schedule, quality and supply-chain risks.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Drawing interpretation

Education

Engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree)

Tools

APQP/PPAP tools

Job description

HR GO Group is seeking an NPI Manager for CNC manufacturing in Basildon, Essex. This permanent role leads new product introduction from quotation through to production release within an aerospace-focused subcontract environment.

You will drive end-to-end NPI programmes, coordinate cross-functional teams, review drawings, and provide manufacturing cost and plan input to ensure on-time, right-first-time delivery.