Senior NPI Engineer

Eden Scott; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defence technology provider in Fife is seeking an experienced engineer to lead manufacturing input for new products. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and proven experience in a manufacturing engineering role, particularly in high-reliability sectors. Responsibilities include designing production processes and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Competitive salary between £45k and £60k plus benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus public holidays

Up to 10.5% employer pension contribution

Life Assurance

Enhanced family leave policies

Early finish on Fridays

Subsidised canteen

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a manufacturing engineering or NPI role, ideally within a high-reliability sector.
• Knowledge of process validation, production tooling and fixture development.
• Familiarity with Lean principles, Six Sigma tools, or structured problem-solving approaches is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead the manufacturing engineering input for new products.
• Design and develop production processes, tooling, and fixtures.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver effective DFM feedback.
• Manage technical risk and documentation through each stage.
• Drive continuous improvement across processes.

Skills

Manufacturing process definition

Design and development of production processes

Collaboration across teams

Risk management and process validation

Continuous improvement methodologies

Education

HND or degree in Manufacturing, Electronics, or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Are you an experienced engineer with experience of bringing new products into manufacturing?

We’re working with a world-leading aerospace and defence technology provider located in Fife, Scotland, as they look to strengthen their Manufacturing team on the back of several new and exciting projects.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys bringing new products into manufacturing, and enjoys working cross-functionally with other teams to ensure a smooth and robust transition from concept to production.

What will you be doing?

This is a key role in the manufacturing team, and will expose you to a variety of tasks, allowing you to contribute across the full NPI lifecycle. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the manufacturing engineering input for new products, ensuring robust process definition and readiness.
• Designing and developing production processes, tooling, and fixtures to support efficient, high-quality build.
• Collaborating with design, quality, and operations teams to deliver effective DFM feedback.
• Managing technical risk, process validation, and documentation through each stage of the product lifecycle.
• Driving continuous improvement across processes and contributing to future factory capability planning.

To thrive in this role, you will have:

• An HND or degree in Manufacturing, Electronics, or Mechanical Engineering (or similar).
• Proven experience in a manufacturing engineering or NPI role, ideally within a high-reliability sector (defence, aerospace, medical).
• Knowledge of process validation, production tooling, and fixture development.
• A confident communicator with experience working across multidisciplinary teams.

Familiarity with Lean principles, Six Sigma tools, or structured problem-solving approaches is beneficial but not essential.

Due to the security requirements of this position, candidates must have British Citizenship, Settled Status, or Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK. Additional background checks may be required.

In return, you can expect:

• A competitive salary, between £45k – £60k DOE, and access to their discretionary bonus scheme.
• 25 days’ holiday (rising to 27 with service) PLUS public holidays.
• Up to 10.5% employer pension contribution.
• 6× salary Life Assurance.
• Enhanced family leave policies.
• Early finish on Fridays.
• On-site canteen with subsidised costs and free EV charging.
• Flexible working options and a strong culture of professional development.

Sounds great, how do I find out more?

This role is being managed by Derek Polowyj at Eden Scott. To apply for this position, please follow the links in the advert, or submit an application via email to [e-mail]