NPI Manufacturing Engineer

EMBS Engineering; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Good order book of interesting, brand‑

Grow into role and make it your own

Salary up to £55,000 per annum with灵可能

Job summary

EMBS Engineering in Wolverhampton is recruiting an NPI Manufacturing Engineer to lead the introduction of new products into manufacture and to drive improvements across the manufacturing value stream.

This hands-on role requires guiding cross-functional teams through New Product Introduction (NPI) and APQP within a low‑to‑medium volume production environment, translating designs into robust, repeatable processes.

Qualifications

• Experience leading NPI and APQP in low-to-medium volume manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of NPI principles and practical delivery.
• Knowledge of MRLs in NPI programmes.
• Proficient in PFMEA, MSA, Gauge R&R and FAIR.
• Excellent cross-functional team leadership and client-facing communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead NPI activities from design release to production handover.
• Develop manufacturing strategies and industrialisation plans.
• Conduct Manufacturing Readiness Assessments and MR Levels.
• Produce PFMEA, MSA, Gauge R&R and FAIR deliverables.
• Lead Value Stream Mapping and drive flow, lead time and waste reduction.
• Formalise procedures and develop supporting forms and standard work.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams through NPI and APQP.
• Act as the primary contact for stakeholders on readiness and status.

Skills

NPI principles

MRLs knowledge

PFMEA/MSA/FAIR

APQP processes

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Autodesk Vault

Autodesk Inventor

CNC machining

Tools

Autodesk Vault

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

NPI Manufacturing Engineer

Wolverhampton

Permanent

Salary - £45,000 - £55,000 per annum (Potential flex)

Role Overview

EMBS Engineering are recruiting for an NPI Manufacturing Engineer to lead the introduction of new products into manufacture and to drive improvements across the manufacturing value stream. The role sits at the centre of Engineering, Projects, Quality and Operations, ensuring that new designs are translated into robust, repeatable manufacturing processes.

This is a hands‑on role for an experienced manufacturing engineer who is comfortable leading cross-functional teams through New Product Introduction (NPI) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) processes within a low to medium volume production environment.

What's in it for you?

• Good order book of interesting, industry-leading products
• Ability to grow into the role and make it your own
• Salary up to £55,000 per annum with potential flexibility depending on capability

Key Responsibilities

• Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) activities from design release through to full production handover.
• Develop manufacturing strategies and industrialisation plans for new products and programmes.
• Carry out Manufacturing Readiness Assessments and progress projects through the relevant Manufacturing Readiness Levels (MRLs).
• Produce and maintain core manufacturing engineering deliverables, including PFMEA, MSA, Gauge R&R and FAIR documentation.
• Lead Value Stream Mapping activities and drive improvements in flow, lead time and waste reduction.
• Formalise business procedures and develop supporting forms, tools and standard work instructions.
• Lead and coordinate cross‑functional teams through NPI and APQP processes.
• Act as the key point of contact for internal stakeholders and client‑facing communication on manufacturing readiness and project status.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of New Product Introduction (NPI) principles and practical delivery experience.
• Solid working knowledge of Manufacturing Readiness Levels (MRLs) and how they apply within NPI programmes.
• Proficient in core manufacturing engineering deliverables, including PFMEA, MSA, Gauge R&R and FAIR.
• Experience formalising business procedures and developing supporting forms and tools.
• Proven ability to lead a team through NPI and APQP processes.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to manage internal stakeholders and client‑facing interactions confidently.
• Credibility gained within low to medium volume production environments.
• Knowledge of Autodesk Vault and Inventor.
• Understanding of CNC machining, fabrication and assembly processes.