Senior NPI Engineering Manager - Defence, Relocation

Frontier Resourcing; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Job summary

Frontier Recruitment is partnering with a leading Defence engineering and manufacturing organisation to recruit an experienced NPI Engineering Manager. This senior role drives the industrialisation of new electronic products from concept through to production within a highly regulated environment.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage stage-gate processes, apply DfM/DFT/DFC, and work with suppliers to ensure quality, cost and delivery targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Electronic, Manufacturing, or related Engineering discipline.
• 2–3+ years in a leadership/management role within manufacturing.
• Strong electronics manufacturing knowledge: PCBA, SMT, CCA, and microelectronics assembly.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle) and PLM software.
• Knowledge of PFMEA, RCCA, ATE, and quality improvement methods.
• Ability to read drawings, GD&T, BOMs, and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience with advanced manufacturing processes (CNC, automation, welding, heat treatment, or electronics assembly).
• Understanding of PRINCE2/PMP and planning tools (MS Project, Smartsheet).
• Experience in Aerospace/Defence/Space with AS9100, AS9145, J-STD-001.
• Ability to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC).

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional team of manufacturing and process engineers from concept to full production handover.
• Manage products through stage-gate processes (AS9145/APQP).
• Champion DfM, DfT, and DfC principles.
• Drive MRL assessments and Production Readiness Reviews.
• Conduct PFMEA, RCCA, and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Procurement and suppliers for component availability.
• Develop manufacturing plans, tooling strategies, and production processes.
• Establish and manage baselines for cost, schedule, quality, and scope.
• Chair NPI Gate Reviews, Design Reviews, and Production Readiness Reviews.
• Coordinate activities across Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, and Programme Management.

Skills

Leadership

NPI

Manufacturing

DfM/DFT/DFC

MRL

PFMEA/RCCA

ERP/MRP

PLM

GD&T

Lean Six Sigma

AS9100/APQP

Project management

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Electrical/ Electronic/ Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SAP

Oracle

PLM software

Job description

Frontier Recruitment is partnering with a leading Defence engineering and manufacturing organisation to recruit an experienced NPI Engineering Manager. This senior role drives the industrialisation of new electronic products from concept through to production within a highly regulated environment.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage stage-gate processes, apply DfM/DFT/DFC, and work with suppliers to ensure quality, cost and delivery targets.