NPI Manufacturing Engineer: Lead New Product Introductions

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

Benefits offered by this job

Interesting projects

Growth opportunities

Salary up to £55,000

Job summary

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

This is a hands-on role for an experienced engineer who will lead cross-functional teams through NPI and APQP in a low to medium volume production environment.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of New Product Introduction (NPI) principles and practical delivery experience.
• Proficient in Manufacturing Readiness Levels (MRLs) and their application in NPI programmes.
• Experience delivering core manufacturing deliverables like PFMEA, MSA, Gauge R&R and FAIR.
• Experience formalising business procedures and developing supporting forms/tools.
• Proven ability to lead a team through NPI and APQP processes.
• Strong communication skills for internal and client-facing interactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead NPI activities from design release to full production handover.
• Develop manufacturing strategies and industrialisation plans for new products.
• Carry out Manufacturing Readiness Assessments and progress projects through MRLs.
• Produce and maintain core deliverables: PFMEA, MSA, Gauge R&R, FAIR.
• Lead Value Stream Mapping and drive improvements in flow and waste reduction.
• Formalise business procedures and develop supporting forms, tools and standard work.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams through NPI and APQP processes.
• Act as key contact for internal stakeholders and client communications on readiness/status.

Skills

NPI principles

APQP processes

Cross-functional leadership

MRLs knowledge

Project management

Communication skills

Low to medium volume

Tools

Autodesk Vault

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

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

This is a hands-on role for an experienced engineer who will lead cross-functional teams through NPI and APQP in a low to medium volume production environment.