Process Development​/NPI Engineer

Would you like to be part of a team that takes a product from design and all the way through to final manufacture? We are looking for an experienced Process Development/NPI Engineer who will be responsible for supporting and managing the introduction of new products and processes into manufacturing.

As a business they offer a competitive package with a high-rate pension and flexible working hours.

If the above sounds like a good match or if you want any further details please get in contact, the role is quite varied, and the spec is flexible for the right person and attitude.

Key responsibilities:

Support the introduction of products and processes into manufacturing on time and within budget

Ensure production targets are met by monitoring yield

Hold production meetings to ensure targets are met

Lead continuous improvement initiatives

Lead CAPA projects to get to the root cause of any potential issues and implement corrective actions

Design and develop assembly processes

Tooling (jigs & fixtures) design & development

Manage projects from initial design concept through to the final release of product

Perform process validations

Manage New Product Introduction (NPI) timescales, resources, costs etc.

Work with design & development to ensure products meet Design for Manufacture requirements

Evaluate new process/NPI concepts

Prepare manufacturing documentation and create and maintain a record of technical documentation

Support new product development

Experience/skills:

Ideally degree educated in a relevant engineering discipline

Experience with new product introduction (NPI) and supporting manufacturing

Experience with manufacturing/assembly process development

Strong continuous improvement skills and experience (any formal CI/Lean qualifications would be beneficial)

Experience with process validation

Design for Manufacture experience

Ideally experience with the design and development of jigs and fixtures

CAD proficiency – ideally Solid Works but other CAD will be considered

Project management skills

If this sounds like the ideal opportunity for you please apply for immediate consideration