Senior NPI Engineer

Senior NPI Engineer | Cambridge | £50,000 The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below. - £60,000 Our client is looking for an experienced Senior NPI Engineer to join their team and take a leading role in the full product development lifecycle, from concept and prototyping through to production and ongoing support. The Role: Taking ownership of the mechanical, electronic, and support elements involved in introducing new products into the supply chain. Leading new product development initiatives to ensure the supply chain and subcontract manufacturers are fully prepared for high-volume production while meeting required quality standards. Developing and implementing new manufacturing equipment and processes, ensuring they are properly documented, validated, and capable of achieving target yield and capacity levels. Establishing and enforcing Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) guidelines, ensuring PCB and mechanical designs are optimised for efficient, cost-effective manufacturing. Key Skills and Experience: NPI / Manufacturing / Production / Process Engineer with extensive experience in electro-mechanical product manufacturing. Strong background in managing the full end-to-end NPI lifecycle, from initial concept through to production ramp-up, including Design for Manufacture and Test (DFM/DFT). Solid understanding of electro-mechanical manufacturing processes, including SMT and electro-mechanical assembly. Desirable: Experience collaborating with electronics contract manufacturers to support product introduction and volume production. Strong understanding of cost-efficient manufacturing methods and lean production principles. Working knowledge of injection moulding and aluminium casting processes, with an understanding of their design and production considerations. xbpsjku Join a dynamic team at the forefront of product innovation, where youll play a key role in bringing cutting-edge electro-mechanical products from concept to high-volume production. If youre passionate about manufacturing excellence and thrive in a fast-paced NPI environment, wed love to hear from you.