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