NPI Technician

Filtronic; Sedgefield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Filtronic plc is a world leader in the design and manufacture of customised microwave and millimetre wave electronics. The company is seeking a proactive Manufacturing Engineering Technician (NPI) to join the Manufacturing Engineering team at NETPark, Sedgefield.

You will help introduce new products and manufacturing processes into production, working with engineering, production and QA teams. This role focuses on supporting engineering builds, production trials, process development, equipment

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a manufacturing, production or engineering environment.
• Practical engineering aptitude and an interest in manufacturing processes and product development.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Understanding of quality standards and the importance of controlled manufacturing processes.
• Competent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues across different functions.
• A proactive and organised approach, with the ability to manage priorities and work independently when required.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on technical support for the introduction of new products into manufacturing.
• Support prototype builds, engineering builds and production trials.
• Assist with developing, improving and validating manufacturing processes and assembly methods.
• Prepare and maintain manufacturing equipment, tooling, fixtures and work instructions.
• Investigate manufacturing issues, support root cause analysis and help implement corrective actions.
• Identify opportunities to improve product quality, manufacturing efficiency, yield and process repeatability.
• Support engineering changes and ensure manufacturing documentation is accurate and up to date.
• Work collaboratively with Engineering, Production, Quality and Supply Chain colleagues.

Skills

Manufacturing environment

Engineering drawings

Problem solving

Communication

Excel

Organised

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Requirements

Filtronic plc is a world leader in the design and manufacture of customised microwave and millimetre wave electronics. Our products support some of the world's most demanding applications across telecommunications, space and defence.

Our continued investment in people, technology and manufacturing capability underpins our ambitious growth strategy and our commitment to delivering world-class high-frequency products and solutions.

We are looking for a proactive and practical Manufacturing Engineering Technician (NPI) to join our Manufacturing Engineering team at NETPark, Sedgefield.

This is an exciting opportunity to play an important role in introducing new products and manufacturing processes into production. Working closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Product Engineering and Production teams, you will help ensure new products can be manufactured efficiently, consistently and to the required quality standards.

The role will involve supporting engineering builds, production trials, process development, equipment preparation and troubleshooting, helping bridge the gap between product development and production.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on technical support for the introduction of new products into manufacturing
• Support prototype builds, engineering builds and production trials
• Assist with developing, improving and validating manufacturing processes and assembly methods
• Prepare and maintain manufacturing equipment, tooling, fixtures and work instructions
• Investigate manufacturing issues, support root cause analysis and help implement corrective actions
• Identify opportunities to improve product quality, manufacturing efficiency, yield and process repeatability
• Support engineering changes and ensure manufacturing documentation is accurate and up to date
• Work collaboratively with Engineering, Production, Quality and Supply Chain colleagues

Requirements

Essential:

• Previous experience within a manufacturing, production or engineering environment
• Practical engineering aptitude and an interest in manufacturing processes and product development
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Understanding of quality standards and the importance of controlled manufacturing processes
• Competent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues across different functions
• A proactive and organised approach, with the ability to manage priorities and work independently when required

Desirable:

• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) or transferring products from engineering into production
• Experience in electronics, RF, microwave, semiconductor or other high-reliability manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, assembly techniques and process optimisation
• Experience with engineering builds, production trials, process validation or continuous improvement
• Knowledge of manufacturing documentation and engineering change control
• Experience with manufacturing equipment, tooling, fixtures and jigs
• Familiarity with MRP, ERP or PLM systems