NPI Engineer Job Fareham area,England UK,Engineering

What will I be doing

The New Part Introduction (NPI) Engineer will be instrumental in the transition of new and modified products from design through to production, industrialisation of design changes for existing products, ensuring robust configuration control, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to facilitate seamless product introductions and enhancements.

Key Responsibilities

Industrialization of Design Changes

Evaluate and implement design changes for existing products to improve manufacturability and performance.
Develop and document manufacturing processes, work instructions, and quality assurance protocols for design changes.
Coordinate cross‑departmental input to ensure changes meet cost, quality, and delivery goals.

New Product Introduction

Lead the transition of new products from the design phase through to production, ensuring alignment with manufacturing capabilities.
Develop detailed project plans that include risk assessments, resources, timelines, and budget considerations.
Oversee prototype builds, pilot runs, and production ramp‑up to full‑scale manufacturing.

Configuration Control

Establish and manage configuration control processes to ensure product consistency and traceability.
Maintain documentation and records relating to product designs, revisions, and manufacturing changes.
Ensure all stakeholders are informed of configuration changes and understand their implications.

Stakeholder Liaison

Collaborate with commercial teams to ensure product specifications align with customer requirements.
Work closely with purchasing to select materials and components that meet technical and cost requirements.
Coordinate with operations to integrate new products and process improvements into the production environment efficiently.

Continuous Improvement

Analyse and evaluate manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for cost reduction and quality improvement.
Propose and implement process optimisations based on data‑driven insights.

Benefits

25 days holiday a year (plus bank holidays)
Additional day for every 10 years of service
Flexitime – accrue up to contractual hours
On‑site restaurant with daily £1.50 lunch subsidy
Costa coffee on site
Generous 7% pension contributions (after 3 months)
Health cash‑back scheme (after probation)
Purchase of company shares (after 3 months)
Annual bonus up to 5%
Company sick pay
Dedicated Benefits Portal with a range of lifestyle benefits, including life assurance, cycle‑to‑work, retail discounts, access to healthcare & wellbeing services
Ample free parking
Green scheme
Accrue points for commuting via bike, walking, public transport or car share
Quarterly Amazon vouchers: 40 points = £10

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of experience in product engineering, preferably in the aerospace sector or similar regulated business sector.
Experience with configuration management and documentation systems.
Project management skills with ability to handle multiple projects concurrently.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
Experience of APQP process would be advantageous.
Experience of PPAP industrialisation process would be advantageous.
Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and practices.
Familiarity with quality standards and regulatory requirements in aerospace manufacturing or a similarly regulated business sector.

Next Steps

Please apply via the website and, if you possess the required experience, a member of our talent acquisition team will be in touch.

Diversity and Inclusion

Safran Helicopter Engines UK values diversity and strives to create a workplace where every employee feels valued and can reach their full potential.

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