NPD Engineer

K&K Selekt Human Resources Consulting; Rzeszów; On-site; PLN 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional and personal development opportunities

Positive working environment

Wide package of medical services

Life insurance

Lunch subsidy

Multisport

Work-life balance

Yearly bonus

Job summary

K&K Selekt Human Resources Consulting is seeking an NPD Engineer to coordinate and manage project operations for a leading global manufacturer in engineered access solutions. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in a technical field and at least 5 years of engineering experience in the automotive industry.

This role involves managing timelines, overseeing tooling processes, and improving quality systems. The company offers a professional development environment, a package of medical services, and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of Engineering Experience in automotive industry.
• 5 - 10 years of total working experience in Manufacturing/Operations.
• Experience supervising or leading technically competent teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate operations resources to ensure project completion on time.
• Oversee tooling supply from design through production trials.
• Compile RFQ and collaborate with supply chain to approve suppliers.
• Exhibit practical approach to meet project deadlines.
• Utilize standard NPD tools during the project maturation phase.
• Lead Continuous Improvement activities for productivity and quality.

Skills

Fluent written and spoken English

Engineering Experience in automotive industry

Knowledge of quality management systems ISO 9001 / IATF 16949

Communication skills for coordinating multi-functional groups

Knowledge of NPD tools

Education

Master’s Degree in a technical field

Tools

PFMEA

Process Flow

Control Plans

Production Documentation

APQP

PPAP

Job description

K&K Selekt Human Resources Consulting for 25 years, has been conducting HR consulting projects for global, renowned industrial and service companies as well as new investments.

PROJECT: NPD Engineer

Together with our Partner, the leading global manufacturer of engineered access solutions, we invite you to discuss the role of NPD Engineer.

Aim Of The Role

The aim is Project Co‑ordination and Communication. Throughout the project life co‑ordinate and manage the operations resources to bring the project plan to a successful completion on time and to budget.

Scope Of Responsibilities

• Provide support in determination of timelines for tooling, automated equipment, jigs and fixtures, process equipment, human resources, raw materials, logistics, packaging, subcontract processes and services, bought out parts and other supply chain requirements.
• Oversee the tooling supply process from concept tooling design, through supplier selection, tool build, equipment commissioning, modifications, production trials and test into full production. Determines realistic cost of tooling and works with supply chain to achieve this cost through sensible design.
• Quotation Information: Is responsible for bringing together and supplying quotation information to project management. Compiles RFQ with supply chain, helping to identify and approve suppliers with SQE.
• Project Implementation: Exhibit a "hands on", practical approach, making it a personal priority to meet the project deadlines. Ensures that all activities and milestones are kept on track whether they relate to supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, quality, engineering or other functions.
• Utilise the standard NPD tools, PFMEA, Process Flow, Control Plans, Packaging Specs and OMS, APQP, PPAP. Throughout the project maturation and 90 days post SOP. Work with the Manufacturing team to ensure best fit for processes and Capacity. Deliver initial training to Lead operators on new equipment
• Actively lead Continuous Improvement activities. Develop and engage with the team in this lean approach to continuously drive for improvement to gain both productivity, quality and financial improvements.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in a technical field
• 5 or more years of Engineering Experience in automotive industry
• 5 - 10 years of total working experience. Preferably within a Manufacturing/Operations environment.
• Language skills: fluent written and spoken English
• Demonstrated understanding of the design, manufacture and procurement of equipment
• Practical knowledge of standard NPD tools: PFMEA, Process Flow, Control Plans, Production Documentation, APQP, PPAP
• Knowledge of quality management systems ISO 9001 / IATF 16949
• Experience of supervising or leading teams of technically competent individuals
• Excellent communication skills with evidence of being able to coordinate multi-functional groups.

Our Partner Offers

• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Positive working environment based on teamwork and unquestionable integrity and professionalism
• Wide package of medical services
• Life insurance
• Lunch subsidy, multisport, ZFŚS
• Work‑life balance
• Yearly bonus.