NPI Engineer

G4S

  • United Kingdom
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Responsible for overseeing the transition of miniature electronic products from the development stage into full-scale manufacturing, ensuring a smooth launch by collaborating with design, engineering, and production teams to develop manufacturing processes, create detailed documentation and optimise production readiness for new products and product changes.Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities
  • Reviewing product designs to identify potential manufacturing challenges and recommend design modifications for efficient production.
  • Creating detailed manufacturing processes, including assembly procedures, tooling requirements, and quality control protocols.
  • Overseeing the creation of prototypes, conducting testing and validation to ensure product functionality and performance meets specifications.
  • Developing comprehensive BOMs, including components, materials, and quantities required for production.
  • Writing clear and concise work instructions for release to manufacturing operators.
  • Estimating production costs and identifying cost-saving opportunities throughout the NPI process.
  • Managing NPI projects, tracking timelines, and ensuring deliverables are met.
  • Working closely with design engineers, quality engineers, production teams, and procurement to facilitate a seamless transition to production.
  • Management of end-of-life components and parts to ensure production lines are kept uninterrupted.
  • Maintain close relationships with third party suppliers to resolve production issues and ensure efficiency and continuation of supply of AUEM products to customers.
Key Competencies
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes like machining, assembly, and testing
  • Proficiency in CAD software for design review and analysis
  • Experience with project management methodologies
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Knowledge of quality control principles and standards
  • Ability to analyse data and troubleshoot manufacturing issues
Skills and Knowledge
  • Experience in electronic product development or manufacturing environment
  • Proven track record of successfully launching new electronic products
  • Mathematical ability.
  • Scientific acumen.
  • Logical thinking.
  • Creative problem-solving.
  • Technical skills.
  • Analytical skills.
  • Project management and teamwork.
  • Communication skills.
If you feel you have the level of experience and skills we are looking for and are excited about our role then please send across your CV. Based on the nature of our business successful candidates are required to undertake a screening and vetting process. You will be required to have the right to work in the UK and have been a UK resident for 5 years.

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