NPI Engineer

The One Group

  • Cambridge
  • £45,000-55,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 17 days ago
If you've delivered new products into manufacture and know your way around both a production line and a project plan - this could be a great next step.I'm working with an established but growing technology business just outside Cambridge who are looking for an experienced NPI Engineer to join their team. It's a varied, hands-on role where you'll take ownership of the full NPI process - from early concept through to volume manufacture.You'll work across projects for electro-mechanical products, managing prototype builds, refining production processes, and ensuring new products are introduced smoothly with contract manufacturers and internal teams.What you'll be doing:
  • Leading NPI activities across mechanical, electronic and assembly processes
  • Supporting design for manufacture and assembly (DFMA) from the start
  • Managing builds, troubleshooting issues, and working with contract manufacturers to scale up
  • Driving improvements in yield, quality, and cost
  • Making sure the wider business (including service, customisation, stores) is ready for launch
What you'll bring:
  • Proven experience in NPI / manufacturing / process engineering across electro-mechanical product manufacturing
  • Practiced in working on projects with specific timeframes
  • Strong understanding of electro-mechanical assembly (inc. SMT) and working with electronics factories
  • Comfortable working closely with contract manufacturers
  • Hands-on, structured, and commercially aware
  • Familiar with PLM systems (Agile ideally), DFM, and data analysis
There is some UK and overseas travel involved (expenses covered), so a full UK driving licence is needed.What can you expect in return:
  • Salary of £45,000 - £55,000, dependent on experience
  • Flexible working hours
  • Pension, dental care and healthcare
  • Support of staff wellbeing
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Subsidised Hub on site restaurant
  • Large, free car parking on site and electric car charging points
  • Social events and activities
If you are interested to learn more, please get in touch with your CV today.

The One Group