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