NPI Project Engineers

DK Recruitment; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Plymouth seeks a skilled NPI Project Manager responsible for delivering new products on time. Ideal candidates will have strong project management skills and a Bachelor's in a STEM discipline. Benefits include competitive salary, professional development investment, and 25 days of paid holiday plus bank holidays.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

25 days of paid holiday plus bank holidays

Professional Development Investment

Subsidised Canteen

Engagement and Rewards platform

Free Parking

Reward & Recognition awards

Simply Health - Voluntary Membership

Access to Occupational Health Facilities

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of manufacturing and business processes.
• Experience in a new product introduction process.
• Strong understanding of project management techniques.

Responsibilities

• Plan and track new product introduction projects.
• Collaborate with teams for capacity planning.
• Proactive resolution of project delays.

Skills

Project management techniques

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

CAD software (preferably SolidWorks)

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline

Project management qualification

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

DK Recruitment are working with a world-renowned, precision Engineering business based in Plymouth who are expanding their Engineering team. The business has a strong culture of innovation, professional growth and are offering an exciting career journey.

The position of NPI Project Manager will be to be responsible for ensuring the on-time delivery of all new products through active management of the New Product Introduction (NPI) process.

Key Role Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and track new product introduction projects, accurately predicting timelines, budgets and managing project risks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement a robust capacity planning method for the NPI process, enhancing lead-time accuracy and identifying potential bottlenecks.
• Proactive resolution of project delays by working with multiple departments to ensure minimal impact to the project timeline.
• Continually exploring opportunities to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the process.
• Establish a culture of transparency and continuous improvement within NPI process.
• Working with the business to plan future requirements based on forecasted demand and analysis.

Experience & Qualifications

Knowledge

• Thorough knowledge of manufacturing, and business processes would be beneficial.
• Strong understanding of project management techniques and tools.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies
• Knowledge of engineering design and manufacturing best practice would be advantageous.
• Experience in a new product introduction process would be useful.

Skills

• Ability to lead a project from initiation through to delivery by engaging with cross-functional teams.
• Good communicator with both written and verbal skills. Confident and capable of leading and presenting in project meetings.
• Able to develop strong effective relationships with our people.
• Ability to use CAD software, preferably SolidWorks would be beneficial.
• Skilled in using project management tools, including Gantt charts to track and report project progress.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and multitasking skills to manage multiple projects concurrently.

Outputs

• Daily and monthly monitoring and report of NPI process.
• Daily and monthly review of NPI Process Tool and reports.
• Monthly KPI's.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline, preferably with a focus on mechanical or manufacturing engineering.
• Proven experience or a project management-based qualification would also be considered.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 25 days of paid holiday, plus bank holidays.
• Professional Development Investment.
• Subsidised Canteen.
• Engagement and Rewards platform, with access to discounts at over 100 retailers.
• Free Parking.
• Reward & Recognition awards
• Simply Health - Voluntary Membership
• Access to Occupational Health Facilities
• Life Assurance