NPI Engineer

Salary: £40,000 £ 50,000

Location: Bishop's Stortford

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced NPI Engineer to join an innovative and technology-focused manufacturer. Operating within a specialist manufacturing environment, the business develops and produces complex electro‑mechanical products for demanding applications.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer who thrives in a production‑focused role and wants to make a tangible impact. You will play a key role in supporting new product introduction, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring a seamless transition from design through to full‑scale manufacture.

• Lead the transition of new products from development into full production
• Establish and maintain manufacturing methods, routings and process documentation
• Design and implement production tooling, jigs and fixtures
• Drive productivity, quality and process improvement initiatives
• Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities within agreed budgets
• Support production in resolving output and quality issues
• Act as the manufacturing authority for product assembly sequences and techniques
• Collaborate with engineering, R&D, finance and operations to ensure manufacturability and accurate cost structures

• Strong understanding of Design for Manufacturability, Lean Manufacturing principles and Quality Systems
• Experience applying stress/strain principles, ideally within pressure‑related systems
• Knowledge of electro‑mechanical assembly
• Hands‑on capability with manufacturing, calibration and validation processes
• 3D CAD experience for tooling and fixture design
• Experience working with a major ERP system
• Comfortable operating both on the shop floor and in office‑based environments

If you are looking for a role where you can take ownership, work cross‑functionally and drive real operational impact, please apply with a copy of your CV.