NPI Project Engineer (Electronics / Electrical)

Vickerstock; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A mid-sized electronics manufacturing company in Northern Ireland is looking for an NPI Project Engineer (Electronics / Electrical) to manage and coordinate projects from quoting to production. The successful candidate will have over 5 years of experience in engineering manufacturing and strong project management skills. This full-time role offers flexible working options, with competitive pay and career development opportunities.

Benefits

£34-40K salary depending on experience

4 day working week

Career progression opportunities

Monthly Breakfasts

Life Assurance 1x salary

Access to employee assistance program

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in an electronic or electrical related engineering manufacturing environment.
• Experience with mechanical and electrical assemblies and a solid understanding of associated manufacturing processes.
• Proven project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple concurrent projects, ensuring effective planning and execution.
• Translate customer drawings and specifications into manufacturing data.
• Develop bills of materials and product structures for manufacturing.
• Create operator build instructions and process documentation.
• Assign process times and select the most efficient manufacturing processes.
• Provide technical support for customisations of existing product designs.
• Ensure accurate and up-to-date record-keeping of project and production data.
• Coordinate and implement Engineering Change Notices on active production lines.
• Ensure all documentation aligns with ISO 9001 standards.

Skills

Project Management

Manufacturing Data Conversion

Process Optimisation

Technical Support

Job description

Overview

NPI Project Engineer (Electronics / Electrical) | Mid County Down

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NPI Project Engineer (Electronics / Electrical)

Mid County Down area

38 hours a week - Role is mainly based on site: 4 longer days a week (Mon-Fri) or you can opt for shorter days on a 5 day week with a half day Friday, usually working from home - There are flexi start and finish hours to accommodate lifestyle aspects like childcare pick up/drop off

Full time permanent role

On Offer:

• £34-40K depending on experience
• 4 day working week
• Career progression opportunities
• Monthly Breakfasts
• Life Assurance 1x salary
• Access to employee assistance program

Our client is a medium to large, established electrical / electronics manufacturing engineering company. They are under new owner / management (within the last 2 years) which has seen a strong culture positive change and have a fast expanding order book. The role reports directly into the Engineering Manager and will work with various stakeholders across the business from customer through production. This company is a particularly good, employee-focused employer and a nice team environment to work within.

Role summary: The role is responsible for the management, control, and coordination of New Product Introduction (NPI) projects from the quoting phase through to product realisation. The role ensures a seamless transfer of the project into production while meeting deadlines, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Project Management: Lead and manage multiple concurrent projects, ensuring effective planning, execution, and delivery
• Manufacturing Data Conversion: Translate customer drawings and specifications into manufacturing data
• Bill of Materials (BOM) Creation: Develop bills of materials and product structures for manufacturing
• Process Documentation: Create operator build instructions and process documentation for production teams
• Process Optimisation: Assign process times and select the most efficient manufacturing processes to maximise productivity
• Customisation and Technical Support: Provide technical support for customisations of existing product designs and build-to-print products
• Hands-on Support: Offer practical support in model and pre-production builds as required by the business
• Record Maintenance: Ensure accurate and up-to-date record-keeping of project and production data
• Contract Review: Participate in contract reviews, addressing all NPI engineering and commercial considerations
• Engineering Change Management: Coordinate and implement Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) on active production lines
• ISO Compliance: Ensure all documentation aligns with the requirements of ISO 9001 standards

Essential qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years\' experience in an electronic or electrical related engineering manufacturing environment
• Experience with mechanical and electrical assemblies and a solid understanding of associated manufacturing processes
• Proven project management experience

Sponsorship is not available from this company for this role, please only apply if this is not required.

If this role is of interest; or if you have a relatable skillset that might match other similar vacancies; then please send an updated CV via the link on the page, or get in touch with Hugh Nugent to discuss in absolute confidence. Hugh has 13+ years\' experience specifically in Engineering / Manufacturing Recruitment and specialises across Senior Executive Placements, Design/Development and Quality Engineering roles throughout Ireland.

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This role would be particularly suitable for those from the Lisburn, Belfast, Portadown, Lurgan, Craigavon, Banbridge, Ballinahinch, Downpatrick, Newry, Armagh, County Down, Hillsborough, Moira, Newcastle areas.