NPI & Process Improvement Engineer (12-Month Contract)

Orion Electrotech Ltd; Walsall; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Electrotech Ltd is seeking a Contract Manufacturing Engineer to support NPI projects and drive improvements in a mechanical manufacturing environment in Walsall. The role covers DFМ, tooling, and CAPEX projects with a focus on lean implementation.

You will write work instructions, identify tooling needs, and collaborate on introducing new products while maintaining manufacturing efficiency and quality across existing lines.

Qualifications

• HNC/D qualified in engineering or equivalent experience.
• New Product Introduction (NPI) for development projects.
• Fabrication / sheet metal / assembly process knowledge.
• Regulated industry experience (automotive, rail, aerospace or similar).
• MRP experience; CAD experience ideal for tool design.

Responsibilities

• Support the introduction of new products (NPI) ensuring design for manufacture (DFM) considerations at all stages.
• Support Lean continuous improvement projects as part of a cross functional team.
• Write work instructions and identify tooling requirements for product manufacture.
• CAPEX projects – procuring new tooling and capital equipment for machining and assembly operations.
• Investigate production problems and implement robust lean-based resolutions.
• Apply industry knowledge to identify new technologies to improve quality and output.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineer

Production Engineer

NPI

DFM

Lean

Process development

Tool design

Mechanical

Fabrication

Assembly

Education

HND/HNC or equivalent

Tools

CAD (3D)

Job description

Orion Electrotech Ltd is seeking a Contract Manufacturing Engineer to support NPI projects and drive improvements in a mechanical manufacturing environment in Walsall. The role covers DFМ, tooling, and CAPEX projects with a focus on lean implementation.

You will write work instructions, identify tooling needs, and collaborate on introducing new products while maintaining manufacturing efficiency and quality across existing lines.