NPI Manufacturing Engineer

Eaton Corporation; Fareham; Presencial; GBP 45 000 - 60 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Eaton Corporation in Hampshire is seeking a highly skilled NPI Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer to lead the industrialisation of new aerospace products from concept through production readiness.

You will collaborate with design, operations, supply chain and quality to ensure manufacturability, cost effectiveness, robustness and compliance with AS9100/NADCAP standards, while supporting prototype builds and qualification runs.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree required in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Aerospace engineering.
• Experience leading NPI in aerospace preferred.
• Familiarity with AS9100/NADCAP standards.

Responsabilidades

• Lead end-to-end NPI activities within gated frameworks.
• Develop manufacturing plans and readiness reviews.
• Drive DFMEA/PFMEA with engineering teams.
• Define production process flow, routings, and tooling.
• Support prototype builds, trials, and qualification runs.
• Create additive tooling and fixturing using CAD.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards.

Conhecimentos

NPI project leadership

DFMEA/PFMEA

Design for Manufacturability

Process capability analysis

Automation & digital manufacturing

Industry 4.0

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

AS9100/NADCAP knowledge

CAD experience (AutoCAD/SOLIDWORKS)

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering

Ferramentas

AutoCAD

SOLIDWORKS

Descrição da oferta de emprego

We are seeking a highly skilled NPI (New Product Introduction) Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer to lead the industrialisation of new aerospace products from concept through production readiness. This role is responsible for ensuring that new designs are manufacturable, cost effective, robust, and compliant with aerospace quality standards. You will collaborate closely with design engineering, operations, supply chain, and quality to deliver smooth product launches that meet programme cost, schedule, and performance goals.

Key Responsibilities New Product Introduction (NPI) & Industrialisation

• Lead end to end NPI activities using gated project frameworks (e.g. MRL, PPAP, AS9145, ProLaunch).
• Develop and execute manufacturing plans, readiness reviews, and standard operations procedures.
• Drive Design for Manufacturability & Assembly (DFMEA/PFMEA) reviews with engineering teams.
• Define production process flow, routings, and required tooling/fixturing.
• Support prototype builds, engineering trials, and qualification runs.
• Creation of additive manufactured tooling, Poka Yoke fixturing, using CAD modelling.

Manufacturing Engineering

• Develop detailed manufacturing work instructions, standard work, and build documentation.
• Perform tolerance analysis, process capability studies, and risk assessments (PFMEA).
• Identify opportunities for automation, process optimisation, and cost reduction.
• Specify and validate manufacturing equipment, gauges, and special processes.
• Support root cause analysis and implement corrective actions using structured problem solving (8D, 5 Why, DMAIC).
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with aerospace standards (AS9100, NADCAP, internal specs).
• Support qualification testing, certification activities, and production readiness reviews.

Cross Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with design engineering to influence product design early in development.
• Coordinate with supply chain and suppliers to ensure manufacturability and process capability.
• Partner with operations to ensure smooth handover from development to production.
  Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering is preffered

Skills:

• Demonstrated experience and involvement with NPI projects.
• Strong working knowledge of manufacturing processes such as:
• Assembly & integration
• Fuel systems
• Special processes (heat treatment, surface finishing, part marking, etc.)
• Experience with automation, digital manufacturing, or Industry 4.0 technologies (e.g. AutoCAD, SOLIDWORKS).
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and cross functional collaboration.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work in fast paced environments.
• Detail oriented with a passion for process excellence.

Join Eaton and be a part of our commitment to providing impactful, energy-efficient solutions that shape a sustainable future. At Eaton, we make what matters work, and we're dedicated to fostering a workplace where ethics, inclusion, diversity, and our people are at the forefront. Find out more on

Located in Titchfield , Hampshire, Eaton's Aerospace business stands as a global leader in aerospace fuel systems. We pride ourselves as a premier supplier of fully integrated fuel systems for fixed and rotary-wing aircraft. The Titchfield facility boasts extensive fuel and air system test facilities, facilitating comprehensive testing across a range of conditions with various fuel types. We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to work within the Manufacturing Engineering Team. Supporting all operations areas of the Titchfield site. Providing day to day support to the production areas in achieving production schedule, product quality, product cost, and employee safety goals.

Competitive compensation and benefits package Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team We make your aspirations matter - Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term - not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people's lives and the environment through power management technologies. We make your wellbeing matter - We put your health and safety first. Wellness at Eaton is more than a program, it's about changing the environment by offering the right tools to help empower employees to make that happen #LI-FB1