NPI Manufacturing Engineer: Injection Molding & New Products

Southco, Inc.; Worcester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Southco, Inc. in the UK is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer (NPD) to lead new product introductions from concept through Start of Production and into post-launch stabilization.

You will collaborate with design, quality, supply chain and manufacturing to deliver on time, to budget and to the required quality, using APQP, PFMEA and DFM/DFA.

The role requires hands-on engineering with practical solutions and a track record in injection moulding tooling and NPD/NPI environments.

Qualifications

• HND/HNC or degree in mechanical, manufacturing or plastics engineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years in a manufacturing engineering role.
• Direct involvement in injection moulding tooling programmes.
• Experience in an NPD or NPI environment (preferred).
• Good working knowledge of CAD tools (NX, SolidWorks or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Lead the introduction of new products from concept through SOP and post-launch stabilisation.
• Collaborate with design, quality, supply chain and manufacturing to hit time, budget and quality targets.
• Apply APQP, PFMEA and DFM/DFA to ensure Right First-Time introductions.
• Manage tooling feasibility, cost, and tooling supply for plastics injection moulding.

Skills

NPD/NPI experience

Project coordination

Hands-on engineering mindset

Education

HND/HNC or degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Plastics Engineering

Tools

CAD tools (NX/SolidWorks)

Injection moulding tooling management

Job description

Southco, Inc. in the UK is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer (NPD) to lead new product introductions from concept through Start of Production and into post-launch stabilization.

You will collaborate with design, quality, supply chain and manufacturing to deliver on time, to budget and to the required quality, using APQP, PFMEA and DFM/DFA.

The role requires hands-on engineering with practical solutions and a track record in injection moulding tooling and NPD/NPI environments.