Senior Manufacturing Engineer/NPI Manager

Senior Manufacturing Engineer / NPI Lead

Salary - upto £55,000

Responsible for introducing new precision-engineered components into production and improving existing manufacturing processes. Uses structured quality and risk management methods, including APQP, to ensure robust product introduction and process control.

Works closely with engineering, production, quality, and external partners to deliver efficient, cost-effective manufacturing solutions that meet regulatory and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end NPI activities from enquiry through approval, ensuring delivery on time, cost, and quality targets
Apply APQP to identify and mitigate risks across product development, manufacturing, and supply chain
Develop, improve, and maintain production manufacturing processes
Review engineering changes and coordinate required actions
Support root cause analysis and non-conformance investigations
Drive process improvement, efficiency gains, and waste reduction
Create and maintain routings, work instructions, and process documentation
Support quotation and contract review activities
Provide technical support and training to production teams
Deputise for engineering management when required

Requirements

5+ years manufacturing experience
Strong understanding of APQP and structured quality methodologies
Experience in process improvement and manufacturing engineering
Knowledge of risk and failure analysis tools (e.g. FMEA)
Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles
Experience with ERP/MRP systems
Strong communication and problem-solving skills