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NPI Engineer – New Product Introduction
GMP Recruitment Agency Ltd is proud to be recruiting on behalf of our client, an established and progressive manufacturing business, for an experienced and proactive New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer to join their technical and engineering team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically minded engineer who thrives on solving problems, improving manufacturing processes and taking new products from initial development through to successful production.
Our client is committed to delivering exceptional quality, continuous improvement and long-term partnerships with leading OEM customers. As an NPI Engineer, you will play an integral role in ensuring new products are introduced efficiently, cost-effectively and to the highest quality standards.
The Role
Working closely with the NPI Manager, Technical Manager and wider manufacturing teams, you will take ownership of key aspects of new product introduction, prototype development, manufacturing optimisation and quality assurance.
You will be instrumental in driving a right-first-time manufacturing culture, ensuring projects progress smoothly from concept and prototype through to full-scale production.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage and coordinate new product introduction projects, ensuring successful delivery against quality, cost and timing objectives.
* Oversee prototype and sample development, coordinating activities across engineering, production, quality and external suppliers.
* Apply NPI quality processes and tools, including APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA and Control Plans.
* Review and optimise manufacturing processes, tooling designs and production methodologies.
* Utilise flow and solidification simulation software to improve casting designs, manufacturing efficiency and product quality.
* Identify opportunities to reduce scrap, minimise rework, improve material yields and eliminate unnecessary manufacturing costs.
* Work closely with tooling engineers, pattern shops, subcontractors and external technical specialists.
* Ensure accurate production documentation, work instructions, inspection procedures and traceability records are maintained.
* Monitor and analyse manufacturing quality data, identifying trends and implementing corrective improvements.
* Lead cross-functional project activities, ensuring clear communication and effective collaboration between departments.
* Provide regular progress reports and technical updates to management, customers and key stakeholders.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives, promoting Lean manufacturing principles and operational excellence.
* Ensure the seamless transition of new products into sustainable, high-quality volume production.
About You
We are looking for a confident, technically capable and commercially aware engineer who enjoys making a tangible difference within a manufacturing environment.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
* Previous experience in an NPI, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering or similar technical role.
* A strong understanding of manufacturing processes, engineering methods and quality assurance.
* Experience with NPI quality methodologies, ideally including PPAP, APQP, FMEA and Control Plans.
* The ability to coordinate multiple technical projects and manage competing priorities.
* Strong problem-solving skills with a practical, data-driven approach to continuous improvement.
* An understanding of tooling, manufacturing optimisation and quality inspection processes.
* Excellent communication skills and confidence working with customers, suppliers and senior stakeholders.
* Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and Word.
* A proactive, organised and results-focused approach.
Highly Desirable:
* Experience within a foundry, casting or metal manufacturing environment.
* Knowledge of gating and feeding systems, casting methods and yield optimisation.
* Familiarity with flow and solidification simulation software.
* Experience working with OEM customers and complex engineering components.
Why Apply?
This is more than just another engineering position. It is an opportunity to play a key role in a forward-thinking manufacturing business where your technical knowledge and ideas will directly influence product development, operational performance and customer satisfaction.
You will benefit from:
* A varied and technically challenging engineering role.
* The opportunity to take ownership of new product introduction projects.
* Close collaboration with experienced engineering and manufacturing professionals.
* The chance to implement genuine process improvements and influence manufacturing strategy.
* A business committed to quality, innovation and long-term growth.
Interested? Let's Talk!
If you are an NPI Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer or Process Engineer looking for your next challenge, GMP Recruitment Agency Ltd would love to hear from you.
Whether you already have experience in foundry operations or bring transferable NPI expertise from another manufacturing environment, we would welcome a conversation.
**Apply today with your CV or contact GMP Recruitment Agency Ltd on 01905 958333 for a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity.**
_GMP Recruitment Agency Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this permanent vacancy._