Manufacturing Operations & NPI Engineer

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions we believe that everything starts with our people. Were a global close-knit community united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration thats critical for safer communities safer schools safer hospitals safer businesses and ultimately safer nations. Connect with a career that matters and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview
CRFS a Motorola Solutions company is a global pioneer in advanced radio frequency (RF) technology specialising in cutting-edge spectrum monitoring geolocation and electronic warfare solutions. Headquartered in Cambridge UK we design and build high-performance hardware and software such as our industry-leading RFeye ecosystem that empowers military forces national security agencies and spectrum regulators to detect analyze and exploit RF signals in the worlds most complex environments.

When you join our team youre directly contributing to the technologies that ensure spectrum dominance protect critical infrastructure and safeguard global communications.

Job Description
Job Summary:

We are seeking a talented and motivated Manufacturing Operations & NPI Engineer to join our Operations Team responsible for supporting the introduction of new products into manufacturing while ensuring efficient production processes high product quality and continuous operational improvement.

The successful candidate will possess strong production engineering expertise combined with experience in NPI processes supplier quality management quality engineering techniques and proficiency in Solid Works CAD software.

You will be part of a new team within the business bridging our Engineering Manufacturing Quality and Supply Chain functions to deliver robust cost-effective manufacturing solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

New Product Introduction (NPI)

• Lead manufacturing readiness activities for new product introduction.
• Develop and implement manufacturing processes work instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Participate in Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) reviews.
• Support prototype pilot and production builds.
• Manage process validation and production qualification activities.
• Work closely with Engineering to ensure smooth transfer from design to manufacture.

Manufacturing & Production Engineering

• Design develop and optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency quality and throughput.
• Investigate production issues and implement corrective actions.
• Develop tooling fixtures and assembly aids to support manufacturing operations.
• Monitor production performance using KPIs and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing methodologies to eliminate waste and improve productivity.

Quality Engineering

• Ensure compliance with applicable quality management systems and customer requirements.
• Develop and maintain quality control plans and test/inspection procedures within Manufacturing and Goods-Inwards.
• Perform root cause investigations using tools such as 8D 5 Why Fishbone and FMEA.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Analyse quality data and implement improvement initiatives.
• Support internal and external audits.

Supplier Quality

• Manage supplier non-conformances and corrective actions.
• Support supplier development activities to improve quality and delivery performance.
• Collaborate with Procurement and Supply Chain teams to resolve quality-related supplier issues.
• Review and approve PPAPs FAI reports and supplier quality documentation where applicable.
• Assist with evaluation of new suppliers from a quality perspective.
• Assist with supplier audits and performance reviews.

CAD & Product Support

• Understand 3D CAD models assemblies and engineering drawings using Solid Works.
• Support engineering change management processes.
• Develop manufacturing drawings and production documentation.
• Liaise with Design Engineers on product improvements and manufacturability enhancements.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance Pension contributions 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Flexible working hours.

Professional development opportunities and support for further training/education.

Basic Requirements

Required Qualifications /

Experience:

• Degree or equivalent experience in:
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Production Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
• 5 years…