NPI Manufacturing Lead: Cross-Functional Leader in Lean Ops

Energy Consulting group; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Lead NPI Manufacturing Coordinator. This role involves overseeing production flow, collaborating with engineering teams, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in manufacturing engineering, strong problem-solving skills, and a relevant qualification. The position offers flexible working arrangements, ensuring a positive work-life balance.

Benefits

Non-contributory Pension

Private medical cover

Flexible benefit options

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in manufacturing engineering, production management, or similar.
• Knowledge of New Product Introduction (NPI) processes and planning.
• Experience with robotics and automation technologies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production articles, ensuring timely progress.
• Develop and maintain a lessons-learned register.
• Collaborate with design engineering during product development.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering expertise

Production management experience

Problem-solving methodologies

Proficiency in CAD software

Education

HNC or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

Lean tools (Value Stream Mapping, Pareto analysis)

CAD software (3D Catia, 2D AutoCAD)

Job description

A leading aerospace company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Lead NPI Manufacturing Coordinator. This role involves overseeing production flow, collaborating with engineering teams, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in manufacturing engineering, strong problem-solving skills, and a relevant qualification. The position offers flexible working arrangements, ensuring a positive work-life balance.