NPI Project Engineer - TMS

Edwards Vacuum; Clevedon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Edwards Vacuum in Clevedon, UK is seeking an NPI Project Engineer to drive new product development. You’ll translate marketing requirements into engineering specifications and work with vendors, engineering and purchasing to ensure designs meet performance, serviceability and cost targets.

Responsibilities include estimating timelines and budgets, identifying risks, tracking progress, planning experiments, analyzing data, and preparing formal test reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or Manufacturing or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years’ experience interpreting electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Strong background in experimental design, testing, and data analysis.
• Experience with electro‑mechanical system design and thermal systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Estimate timelines, budgets, and technical risks for NPI projects.
• Identify dependencies, risks, and mitigation actions to support project plans.
• Track technical progress and elevate schedule, cost, or performance issues.
• Coordinate external partners and supplier engagement to deliver requirements.

Skills

Electrical schematics interpretation

Mechanical drawings interpretation

Experimental design

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or Manufacturing

Tools

3D CAD modelling

SAP

Test equipment handling

Job description

Your role

Mission for this role is to facilitate the implementation of new designs as a part of a product roadmap. Primarily interacting with vendors, engineering, and purchasing, the NPI Project Engineer will drive new product development ensuring the design meets serviceability, performance, and cost targets as driven from marketing requirement specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Estimate timelines, budgets, and technical risks for NPI projects.
• Identify dependencies, risks, and mitigation actions to support project plans.
• Track technical progress and elevate schedule, cost, or performance issues.

Requirements & Product Development

• Translate marketing requirements into clear product/engineering specifications.
• Work with internal teams and external partners to ensure requirements are understood and delivered.
• Support design reviews to confirm compliance with functional, regulatory, and customer needs.

Testing & Experimental Development

• Plan and run experiments/tests to inform product design and decisions.
• Use appropriate test equipment and work with the lab manager to validate performance and safety.
• Analyze test data and present clear conclusions.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain complete, accurate technical construction files (TCF).
• Support creation of manuals, safety documentation, and regulatory submissions (e.g., CE, UL).
• Prepare formal test reports documenting objectives, methods, setups, results, and conclusions.

External Partners & Supplier Engagement

• Evaluate and onboard third‑party development partners.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with external suppliers.
• Coordinate technical communication, data exchange, and performance oversight.

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

Do You Have

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or Manufacturing (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years’ experience interpreting electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Strong understanding of experimental design, testing, and data analysis.
• Experience with electro‑mechanical system design/customisation; thermal systems experience is a plus.
• Semiconductor industry experience advantageous.
• Knowledge of material selection for performance, environment, and certification needs.
• 3D CAD modelling desired; SAP experience a plus.
• Hands‑on experience with testing, thermal or fluid systems, piping, or related hardware beneficial.
• Skilled at working cross‑functionally across engineering, marketing, quality, supply chain, and external partners.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Strong organisational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Able to plan, estimate, and report on work progress.
• Structured, analytical thinker and effective team player.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Other Requirements

• Based in Clevedon, UK.
• Willing to travel (including international) at least once per year for multi‑day customer site support.
• Able to lift 20 lbs, bend, kneel, stand for extended periods, and walk several miles as needed.

In return, we offer

• Culture of trust and accountability
• Lifelong learning and career growth
• Innovation powered by people
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits
• Health and well-being

Job location

This role requires you to work on‑site at our product company in Clevedon, UK. You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face‑to‑face collaboration.

Contact information

Talent Acquisition Team: Tracey Brailey

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