NPI Manufacturing Engineer (Contract)

ASC Connections; Burton upon Trent; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering business in the UK is seeking an NPI Manufacturing Engineer for a contract role. The position offers a competitive hourly rate of approximately £40, flexible working hours, and the chance for an extended contract. Responsibilities include leading New Product Introduction projects and ensuring accurate process documentation. Ideal candidates will have experience in engineering support within a manufacturing context.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Lunch Friday Finish

Opportunity for extended contract

Qualifications

• Experience in leading New Product Introduction projects.
• Knowledge of creating and maintaining manufacturing drawings and BOMs.
• Ability to support feasibility and manufacturability reviews.

Responsibilities

• Lead New Product Introduction projects to ensure smooth production transfer.
• Create and maintain manufacturing drawings, BOMs, and process documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement across manufacturing methods.

Job description

NPI Manufacturing Engineer (Contract)

£40 p / h + Flexible Hours + Lunch Friday Finish

A fantastic contract opportunity has arisen to join a growing engineering business that supplies high‑value technologies worldwide. The site produces complex, precision products using modern manufacturing methods and continues to expand due to strong demand. You'll join a collaborative, forward‑thinking team that values initiative and problem‑solving. In return, you'll receive an hourly rate of circa £40 p / h (likely outside of IR35), flexible working hours, an early Friday finish, some working from home, and the opportunity for an extended contract.

NPI Manufacturing Engineer responsibilities include -

• Lead New Product Introduction projects, ensuring smooth transfer of new products into production.
• Create and maintain manufacturing drawings, BOMs, and process documentation, keeping ERP data accurate.
• Support feasibility and manufacturability reviews for new and existing components.
• Provide day‑to‑day engineering support to production, helping resolve process and material issues.
• Drive continuous improvement across manufacturing methods and documentation.
• Support root cause analysis, process validation, and engineering change integration.

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