Senior NPI Engineer: Design-to-Production Expert

ARCA; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

ARCA in Cambridge is seeking an experienced NPI, Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineer to drive new product introductions from design through production. You will work closely with design and manufacturing teams to ensure robust, manufacturable products.

You’ll contribute to prototypes, testing, pilot production and process improvements, balancing quality, cost and delivery in a challenging environment.

Qualifications

• Must have proven experience in NPI, manufacturing engineering or a similar engineering role.
• Experience taking products from prototype through to production.
• Strong understanding of Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA).
• Good knowledge of mechanical manufacturing processes and materials.
• Experience with root-cause analysis and resolving production issues.
• Ability to balance quality, cost, delivery and manufacturability.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• A practical, data-driven and continuous-improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead NPI activities from design through to production release.
• Work closely with design engineering to ensure products are suitable for manufacture.
• Support prototype builds, testing, trials and pilot production.
• Develop manufacturing processes, tooling and assembly methods.
• Review materials, components, tolerances and manufacturing methods.
• Lead DFMA activities.
• Identify and resolve technical, manufacturing and production issues.
• Lead root-cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Create technical documentation, assembly instructions and process specifications.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, procurement and suppliers.
• Manage NPI priorities, timescales and technical deliverables.
• Support continuous improvement across products and manufacturing processes.
• Ensure products and processes meet quality, safety and regulatory requirements.

Skills

NPI experience

DFMA knowledge

Manufacturing processes

Root-cause analysis

Project management

Communication skills

Data-driven mindset

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

ARCA in Cambridge is seeking an experienced NPI, Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineer to drive new product introductions from design through production. You will work closely with design and manufacturing teams to ensure robust, manufacturable products.

You’ll contribute to prototypes, testing, pilot production and process improvements, balancing quality, cost and delivery in a challenging environment.