NPI Process Engineer

Salary: £54,000 per year

NPI Process Engineer

Buckinghamshire

£54,000 per annum

Permanent Position

To work as a member of the New Product Introduction (NPI) / Project team to deliver and improve a product and process into Manufacturing that meets both the Company and customers’ expectation. 

Key Responsibilities:

For the following activities it is expected that the NPI Process Engineer is responsible for continually reviewing and improving process to deliver manufacturing techniques for high level of efficiency, delivery, and quality standards.

• Process methods for continuous improvement for QCD.
• Management of process documentation including PFMEA and Control Plans.
• Develop and support processes for new products and NEW product introduction.
• Cost down in method, tools, and materials.
• Support Quality engineering in defect investigation and deliver root cause resolution.
• Lead CI teams in all manufacturing aspects.

For the following activities it is expected that the NPI Process Engineer supports the project team to meet the Phase Exit milestones.

• Manage Project Documentation.
• Design for Manufacture activities throughout the project phase.
• RFQ creation through to fixtures concept realization.
• BOM, route, SAP understanding.
• DFMEA input and phase reviews.
• Individual part reviews to feed into the CTS (Tooling documentation).
• Support project development activities and work alongside the NPI Launch Coordinator
• Support and lead where necessary Pre- Series builds
• Support Manufacturing until Phase 7 is closed (Project Closed)

All of the above activities are to be carried out whilst adhering to the Company’s Health and Safety, Environmental and 5S policies.

Experience & Qualifications required:

• A strong background / experience in an Assembly-related Engineering role
• A proven track record of manufacturing method improvements in assembly
• Six Sigma background (Black belt preferable but not essential)
• A strong “Can do” attitude
• Good communication skills and ability to lead a team through improvement activities

If you are interested in securing a varied and challenging role with a successful Global organisation, then apply with your up to date CV.