Senior NPI Engineer

Location: Impington

Senior NPI Engineer | Cambridge | £50,000 - £60,000

Our client is looking for an experienced Senior NPI Engineer to join their team and take a leading role in the full product development lifecycle, from concept and prototyping through to production and ongoing support.

The Role:

+Taking ownership of the mechanical, electronic, and support elements involved in introducing new products into the supply chain.
+Leading new product development initiatives to ensure the supply chain and subcontract manufacturers are fully prepared for high-volume production while meeting required quality standards.
+Developing and implementing new manufacturing equipment and processes, ensuring they are properly documented, validated, and capable of achieving target yield and capacity levels.
+Establishing and enforcing Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) guidelines, ensuring PCB and mechanical designs are optimised for efficient, cost-effective manufacturing.

Key

Skills and Experience:

+NPI / Manufacturing / Production / Process Engineer with extensive experience in electro-mechanical product manufacturing.
+Strong background in managing the full end-to-end NPI lifecycle, from initial concept through to production ramp-up, including Design for Manufacture and Test (DFM/DFT).
+Solid understanding of electro-mechanical manufacturing processes, including SMT and electro-mechanical assembly.

Desirable:

+Experience collaborating with electronics contract manufacturers to support product introduction and volume production.
+Strong understanding of cost-efficient manufacturing methods and lean production principles.
+Working knowledge of injection moulding and aluminium casting processes, with an understanding of their design and production considerations.

Join a dynamic team at the forefront of product innovation, where you’ll play a key role in bringing cutting-edge electro-mechanical products from concept to high-volume production. If you’re passionate about manufacturing excellence and thrive in a fast-paced NPI environment, we’d love to hear from you