NPI Workshop Technician

Spirax-Sarco Engineering; Redruth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Generous holiday allowance

Three days volunteering leave

Inclusion and diversity benefits

Job summary

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, part of Spirax Group, seeks an NPI Workshop Technician in Falmouth to fabricate prototype parts and tooling using CNC machinery, CAD/CAM, and metrology systems. You will work with design, production and process engineers to develop robust manufacturing processes.

The role involves setting up CNC lathes/milling centers, maintaining equipment and contributing to rapid prototyping and DfM discussions, with a focus on high-quality parts and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Hands-on mechanical/engineering experience in workshops or manufacturing settings.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings or CAD models.
• Experience with CNC mills/lathes and basic CAM/G-code.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC machines, including lathes and machining centres.
• Maintain machine tools and coolant systems.
• Plan manufacture of components to meet end-user requirements.
• Inspect prototype parts using conventional tools and CMM where applicable.
• Use additive manufacturing to produce prototype fixtures and tooling.
• Collaborate with design/production to improve manufacturability.

Skills

CNC machining

Machining setup

Quality inspection

Reading drawings

G-code familiarity

Education

Engineering qualification or equivalent

Tools

Autodesk Fusion 360

SolidWorks

CMM & metrology

3D printing

Job description

Job Title: NPI Workshop Technician
Location: WMFTS WM - UK - Cardew Industrial, Falmouth
Location Type: On-Site
Website: https://www.wmfts.com/en/
Group: https://www.spiraxgroup.com/

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions is part of SpiraxGroup, a FTSE100 and FTSE4Good multi-national industrial engineering Group with expertise in the control and management of steam, electric thermalsolutions, peristaltic pumping and associated fluid technologies.

When you join us, you will be integrated into a cooperative and encouraging team, participate in challenging yet critical work, and experience ongoing growth opportunities to help you achieve your full potential. Visit our website to learn more.

Key Responsibilities

The NPI (New ProductInnovation) Support Team is responsible for manufacturing prototype parts andspecialist tooling for Watson Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions. Using CNCmachinery, CAD/CAM, advanced metrology systems & additive technology wemanufacture and inspect new product concepts and develop robust manufacturingand inspection processes.

Working with Design,Production and Process engineers, we ensure that prototype components aremanufactured to the highest quality and in a timely and efficient manner,turning innovative ideas into reality and reducing time to market. The successful applicant will work well as part of a highly skilled team & willalways be looking for opportunities to improve and enjoy supporting fast-pacedinnovation in a market-leading global organisation.

Key accountabilities include:

• Setting & operating CNC lathes & machiningcentres.
• Taking responsibility for day-to-day care &maintenance of machinery & ancillaries, including monitoring of coolantsystems.
• Using innovative & modern methods, you will beplanning the manufacture of components to best suit end-user requirements.
• Working with our design team, you will be involvedin the inspection & measurement of prototype parts using conventionalmeasuring instruments & state of the art methods such as a CMM (Coordinate MeasuringMachine). This will extend beyond components manufactured on site to bought-inparts such as mouldings & castings.
• Using additive manufacturing technology to rapidlyproduce prototype parts, fixturing & tooling.
• Discussing concepts with design, production &process engineers to advise on best practice for DfM (Design for Manufacture).
• Regular involvement in the design & manufactureof tooling & fixturing to enable component manufacture & aid withconstant improvement of processes.
• Maintaining condition & stock levels of cuttingtools used in the NPI workshop to ensure that we always have the requiredhardware.
• Involved with the creation & implementation ofworking procedures to ensure efficiency & consistency is maintained.

Skills/Experience

We welcomeapplications from both experienced precision engineers looking to bring theirexpertise to a dynamic workshop team and motivated individuals eager to launchor build a career in hands-on engineering. Relevant experience can come fromprofessional roles, apprenticeships, education, personal projects, or hobbywork—we value demonstrated mechanical aptitude, problem-solving, and acommitment to quality above all.

• Hands-on experience in mechanical, technical, or fabrication settings—such asprofessional workshops, CNC/precision manufacturing environments,school/college/university projects, apprenticeships, maker spaces, DIY/hobbybuilds, automotive/motorcycle/bicycle repair, model making, woodworking,metalworking, robotics, or home engineering projects.
• Provenability (or strong demonstrated potential) to safely operate, set up, andmaintain machine tools—including CNC mills, CNC lathes, and/or conventionalmachinery with attention to workholding, tool selection, fixturing, materialhandling, and workshop best practices.
• Experience(professional or project-based) reading, interpreting, and working fromengineering drawings, technical sketches, specifications, or CAD models toproduce accurate, high-quality components.
• Familiaritywith precision metrology and quality checks, such as using calipers,micrometers, gauges, first-off inspections, in-process verification, or basicCMM principles.
• Exposureto CNC operations—including setup, running programs, maintaining tolerances,and/or basic G-code understanding is highly valued; senior-level candidateswill demonstrate independent programming/editing (via G-code and/or CAMsoftware) and consistent production of precision parts.
• Knowledgeof additive manufacturing/3D printing (beneficial at any level) and itsintegration with subtractive processes—e.g., printing near-net-shape parts forCNC finishing, creating custom fixtures/jigs, or applying Design for AdditiveManufacturing principles.
• Previoususe of CAD/CAM software (e.g., Autodesk Fusion 360, SolidWorks, FreeCAD,Onshape, Mastercam, or similar) at any level—from introductory modeling/3Dprint prep to advanced toolpath generation is advantageous.

At Watson-Marlow, we believe in takingcare of our colleagues. We offer a generous benefits package,including:

• A competitive salary
• Flexible working arrangements
• A generous holiday allowance
• Three days’ paid volunteering leave
• Additional support and benefits through our Everyone is Included GroupInclusion Plan

Everyone is Included at Spirax Group

We are passionate about creating inclusive andequitable working cultures where everyone can be themselves and achieve theirfull potential. For us, that means supportive teams and strong relationshipswhere everyone’s contribution is valued - across social and culturalbackgrounds, ethnicities, ages, genders, gender identities, abilities,neurodiversity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, and everything elsethat makes us human and unique.

We want everyone to be able to make their difference here, so we willalways consider requests for flexible working.

We know that everyone needs some extra help from time to time too, so wehave introduced a range of additional benefits through our Group InclusionCommitments. These include

• Gender-neutral parental leave
• 15 days of extra paid caregiver leave
• Paid time off and support for anyone experiencing pregnancy loss or domestic abuse
• Menopause-friendly workplace principles and more

Learn more at spiraxgroup.com/inclusion.

We are also a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Ifyou would like to apply using this scheme, please select this option in our application form.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusiveand diverse workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds toapply.

If you require accommodations during the application process, please let usknow.

Company Overview

At Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, part of Spirax Group, we aredriven by innovation and are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplacewhere everyone is empowered to make a difference. As a world leader inmanufacturing peristaltic pumps and associated fluid path technologies forthe life sciences and process industries, we offer a wide range of products,including tubing, specialised filling systems and products for single-useapplications.

Our shared Purpose is to create sustainable value for all our stakeholdersas we engineer a more efficient, safer and sustainable world. Ourtechnologies play an essential role in critical industrial processes andindustrial equipment across industries as diverse as Food & Beverage,Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology, Power Generation, Semiconductors andHealthcare. With customers in 116 countries, we provide the solutions thatsit behind the production of many items used in daily life, from baked beansto mobile phones!

Our inclusive culture and Values, unites us, guides our decisions andinspires us everywhere that we operate. We support our colleagues to maketheir difference for each other as well as customers, communities, suppliers,our planet and shareholders by creating a truly equitable working environmentwhere everyone feels included.