Senior NPI Manufacturing Engineer

Matchtech; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior NPI Manufacturing Engineer for their Fife, Scotland location. This role involves the execution of new product introductions focusing on mechanical assemblies, requiring a strong technical background. The ideal candidate must have at least HND level education and be able to meet security clearance requirements. Flexible working options available, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including holiday, pension contributions, and medical insurance.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Contributory Pension Scheme

Company bonus scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Flexible Benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of electro-mechanical manufacturing processes.
• Can demonstrate contribution to specific improvements in Production Programs' effectiveness.
• Understands principles of Design for Excellence (DfX).

Responsibilities

• Lead on NPI Builds, ensuring execution to schedule and quality standards.
• Engagement at all stages of the NPI process.
• Participate in DFM and manufacturability analyses.

Skills

NPI

CCA

Defence

Manufacturing

New Product Development

Education

Minimum HND level in Manufacturing / Production Engineering or a related Engineering discipline

Tools

6 Sigma

Lean Manufacturing

Job description

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Senior NPI Manufacturing Engineer - Fife, Scotland

Key skills required for this role

NPI, CCA, Defence, Manufacturing, New Product, Development

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Senior NPI Manufacturing Engineer - Fife, Scotland

Important: All applicants must be able to obtain Security Clearance *minimum 5 years UK residency*

Working: Possible Flexible and some remote working potentials.

The Senior NPI (New Product Introduction) Engineer role will be focused on the execution of new product introductions on Circuit Card and mechanical assemblies. With a strong technical background in mechanical assembly processes, the NPI Engineer will ensure the successful introduction of new products into Manufacturing through the application of robust manufacturing principles and processes.

Responsibilities:

• Technical and Manufacturing Eng. lead on NPI Builds, with ownership for the execution to agreed schedule and cost, and to required Quality standards and Manufacturing best practices
• Engagement at all stages of the NPI process; from Bid and Proposal through execution of NPI Builds as a precursor to product release into full rate production.
• Active participation in DFM and "manufacturability" analyses and reporting
• Use manufacturing data to identify and address issues
• Use data to drive Systemic Root Cause and Corrective Action
• Identify, expedite and / or escalate any quality or performance issues
• Identify skills training or development requirements and escalate through management
• Report & maintain Manufacturing Engineering metrics, track performance against Team KPI and Individual Goals & Objectives
• Ensure metrics are used / responded to in order to optimize processes
• Support the Program Cells and the rest of the Engineering community when required
• Qualified to minimum HND level in Manufacturing / Production Engineering or a related Engineering discipline
• Strong knowledge of electro-mechanical manufacturing processes over a wide range of technologies, processes and production platforms
• Wide-ranging understanding of electronic and electro-mechanical product design and operation
• Can demonstrate contribution to specific improvements in Production Programs' effectiveness efficiency and optimization
• Understands, and promotes the principles and benefits of Design for Excellence (DfX)
• Can lead / participate in process FMEA development, design review and risk mitigation processes
• Understands the principles of 6 Sigma, Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of Circuit Card Assembly Processes
• Understanding of electro-mechanical manufacturing processes over a wide range of technologies, processes and production platforms
• Experience in the Defence / Aerospace or safety regulated environment would be advantageous.

Company Benefits:

• 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr)
• Early 1.30pm finish Friday, start your weekend early!
• Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
• Company bonus scheme (discretionary).
• 6 times salary 'Life Assurance' with pension.
• Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work amongst others.
• Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave.
• Car / Car allowance (dependant on grade/ role)
• Private Medical Insurance (dependant on grade)

Company Overview:

• The company are an Innovation and Technology leader, solving complex challenges across every domain! The organisation provides advanced systems and services to their customers Globally and have a fantastic reputation in its market.
• Recognized as a Top 100 Global Innovator for 2023!
• Named top Aerospace and Defence company! Just Capital and CNBC's JUST 100 Ranking

For full information, please get in touch: 01489898946

Matchtech acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers and is part of Gattaca Plc.

Gattaca Plc provides support services to Matchtech and may assist with processing your application.

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