NPI Manufacturing Engineer - Precision Electronics

Octagon Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Octagon Group in Greenwich is seeking an experienced NPI/Manufacturing Engineer to steer new products from prototype into production. You will collaborate with Design Engineering, R&D and Manufacturing to develop robust, repeatable processes and introduce new equipment and methods.

This role suits an engineer who can apply DFM/DFT, solve complex manufacturing challenges in a precision environment, and lead cross-functional projects to ensure successful product launches.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years' experience within Manufacturing Engineering or New Product Introduction (NPI).
• Proven experience introducing new products from prototype through to production.
• Strong understanding of Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT) principles.
• Experience developing manufacturing processes, assembly methods and production documentation.
• Experience introducing new manufacturing equipment, tooling or production processes.
• Strong problem-solving, root cause analysis and continuous improvement skills.
• Excellent communication skills across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the introduction of new products from prototype into full-scale manufacturing.
• Work closely with Design Engineering and R&D teams to ensure products are suitable for manufacture.
• Develop and optimise manufacturing and assembly processes for new product introductions.
• Introduce and validate new manufacturing equipment, tooling and production methods.
• Apply DFM and DFT principles to improve manufacturability, quality and production efficiency.
• Develop manufacturing documentation, process instructions and assembly procedures.
• Support specialist manufacturing processes including: Adhesive bonding, Surface preparation, and Precision welding.
• Identify manufacturing issues during product introduction and implement practical engineering solutions.
• Support prototype builds, production trials and process validation activities.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain and Engineering teams for successful product launches.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities to enhance manufacturing capability and product quality.

Skills

NPI

Manufacturing Engineering

DFM

DFT

Cross-functional

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

Octagon Group in Greenwich is seeking an experienced NPI/Manufacturing Engineer to steer new products from prototype into production. You will collaborate with Design Engineering, R&D and Manufacturing to develop robust, repeatable processes and introduce new equipment and methods.

This role suits an engineer who can apply DFM/DFT, solve complex manufacturing challenges in a precision environment, and lead cross-functional projects to ensure successful product launches.