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NPI Manufacturing Engineer

Contract

Permanent

Location

Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton

Salary

£55,000

NPI Manufacturing Engineer
Wolverhampton
Permanent 
Salary - £45,000 - £55,000 per annum (Potential flex) 


Role Overview

EMBS Engineering are recruiting for an NPI Manufacturing Engineer to lead the introduction of new products into manufacture and to drive improvements across the manufacturing value stream. The role sits at the centre of Engineering, Projects, Quality and Operations, ensuring that new designs are translated into robust, repeatable manufacturing processes.

This is a hands-on role for an experienced manufacturing engineer who is comfortable leading cross-functional teams through New Product Introduction (NPI) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) processes, within a low to medium volume production environment.

What's in it for you?

  • Good order book of interesting, industry-leading products 
  • Ability to grow into the role and make it your own
  • Salary up to £55,000 per annum with potential flexibility depending on capability 


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) activities from design release through to full production handover.
  • Develop manufacturing strategies and industrialisation plans for new products and programmes.
  • Carry out Manufacturing Readiness Assessments and progress projects through the relevant Manufacturing Readiness Levels (MRLs).
  • Produce and maintain core manufacturing engineering deliverables, including PFMEA, MSA, Gauge R&R and FAIR documentation.
  • Lead Value Stream Mapping activities and drive improvements in flow, lead time and waste reduction.
  • Formalise business procedures and develop supporting forms, tools and standard work instructions.
  • Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams through NPI and APQP processes.
  • Act as the key point of contact for internal stakeholders and client-facing communication on manufacturing readiness and project status.

Requirements
  • Strong understanding of New Product Introduction (NPI) principles and practical delivery experience.
  • Solid working knowledge of Manufacturing Readiness Levels (MRLs) and how they apply within NPI programmes.
  • Proficient in core manufacturing engineering deliverables, including PFMEA, MSA, Gauge R&R and FAIR.
  • Experience formalising business procedures and developing supporting forms and tools.
  • Proven ability to lead a team through NPI and APQP processes.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to manage internal stakeholders and client-facing interactions confidently.
  • Credibility gained within low to medium volume production environments.
  • Knowledge of Autodesk Vault and Inventor.
  • Understanding of CNC machining, fabrication and assembly processes.

About us

EMBS Engineering is a dedicated talent specialist that partners with some of the UK's most prestigious, advanced, precision engineering companies within the Aerospace, Automotive / Motorsport, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Green, Environmental and FMCG industries. We’ll offer you expert support and advice throughout the process to ensure you select and secure a career-defining role.

Please note, due to the nature of the markets our client supplies into, all candidates must be UK residents; we cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidates.

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