NPI Manufacturing Engineer – Aerospace & Full Lifecycle

Safran UK

Wolverhampton

On-site

GBP 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company performance bonus scheme

Pension scheme - up to 10% employer"s"

Private medical insurance

Comprehensive health cash plan

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Flexible benefits programme

Structured training & progression

Job summary

Safran Actuation Systems UK is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer - NPI (Full Lifecycle) for Wolverhampton. You will lead manufacturing planning and implementation of new products and their production facilities, from initial design through to process validation and ramp-up.

You will collaborate across Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and Operations as an IPT member, applying Lean, APQP/PPAP, PFMEA and DFx to deliver scalable, cost-effective manufacturing solutions and smooth transitions to

Qualifications

Degree or apprenticeship in Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering or a related field.
Strong experience in NPI and full product lifecycle industrialisation.
Proven track record of introducing new products and processes into production.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, DFx and related best practices.
Understanding of Systems engineering / V model principles.
Ability to influence design and work cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders.
Understanding of machining, assembly and test processes.

Responsibilities

Lead the manufacturing planning & implementation of new products and their associated production facilities and process, working throughout the NPI project/ programme lifecycle from initial design stages through to facility implementation, process validation and full production ramp-up.
Acting as a key interface across Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations, and a key member of the Integrated Project Team (IPT), you will play a leadership role in achieving manufacturing programme deliverables & successful project outcomes within a transforming and fast-paced environment.
Apply Systems Engineering V-model principles, you will define the manufacturing system requirements and influence product design & development through DFx, Lean Manufacturing and APQP methodologies, ensuring robust, scalable and cost-effective manufacturing solutions are defined, verified and achieved.
You will own the design, development and validation of manufacturing processes, including PFMEA, control plans, process simulation & verification, pilot build validation, and production readiness reviews to ensure a smooth transition into series production