NPI Engineer

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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

Skills & Experience Required:

• 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.