NPI Manufacturing Engineer – Lean, PFMEA & Capex

G&H (Gooch & Housego); Ilminster; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

26 days holiday

Company pension

Performance bonus

Health cash plan

Referral bonus

Job summary

Gooch & Housego Ilminster, UK is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive new process development and optimisation in an AS9100 environment. You will lead cross‑functional teams to deliver cost‑effective solutions and manage NPI activities from DFx input to deployment.

You will develop and implement manufacturing processes, tools, fixtures and workflows, while delivering quality improvements, efficiency gains, and compliance with health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of new manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Support, specify, and commission new manufacturing equipment (CAPEX).
• Perform key Manufacturing Engineering roles within the NPI process, including DFx input for new products.
• Evaluate and improve existing processes to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Drive LEAN practices and continuous improvement initiatives across the organisation.
• Lead PFMEA activities and capability/repeatability improvement projects.
• Manage testing and replacement of obsolete production consumables.
• Support best manufacturing practices across the G&H Group.
• Deliver tangible results in quality, cost, and efficiency while ensuring health & safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical Eng

NPI Manufacturing

Leadership

Problem Solving

Lean/Six Sigma

3D CAD

PFMEA/Control Plan

MS Office

Process Mapping

Education

Bachelor in Mechanical/ Manufacturing Eng

Tools

3D CAD Software

Job description

Gooch & Housego Ilminster, UK is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive new process development and optimisation in an AS9100 environment. You will lead cross‑functional teams to deliver cost‑effective solutions and manage NPI activities from DFx input to deployment.

You will develop and implement manufacturing processes, tools, fixtures and workflows, while delivering quality improvements, efficiency gains, and compliance with health and safety standards.