NPI Manager - Colchester - £40,000 - £50,000 + benefits including 25 days holiday
Take charge of product launches and step into a leadership position while working on innovative, high-quality electronics
Here, you'll lead the introduction of new products into manufacturing, shaping them with your technical expertise and project management skills. You'll oversee multiple projects, ensuring smooth transitions from design to production and making a real impact on how things are built.
You'll be based at the Colchester office, where hands-on involvement is key to driving successful product launches and process improvements. You'll also have the opportunity to travel internationally, visiting manufacturing sites across the globe to support first builds and enhance production workflow.
What you'll do
As NPI Manager, you'll manage a small team focused on bringing new products into production, from prototype to volume manufacturing. This is your chance to develop your leadership skills while staying hands-on with the tech.
You'll work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure build integrity and design intent, supporting first-build activities and resolving any design-for-manufacture issues. You'll also oversee the creation and maintenance of accurate parts lists (BOMs) within the company's MRP system.
Developing and delivering comprehensive documentation packages, including assembly instructions, test procedures, and product configurations, will be key to supporting production handover. You'll collaborate across departments to improve workflows and ensure quality, cost, and delivery targets are met.
What you'll need
Experience in electronic manufacture, with a strong understanding of design and production methods
Management experience, with the ability to lead and develop a small cross-functional team
Solidworks qualification and experience with MRP/ERP systems, BOM creation, and documentation control
About the company
A multinational electronics manufacturer with operations across the world, specialising in high-quality components and systems for the test and measurement industry. The company supports a rapidly growing market driven by technological innovation, regulatory demands, and the increasing complexity of modern electronics. With manufacturing sites in the UK and Central Europe and a global sales and support network, it plays a key role in enabling precision testing and process control across a range of industries.
This is a great opportunity for an NPI Manager looking to make a real difference in a cooperative, growth-focused business.
Beyond the salary, you'll have access to pension contributions, life cover, and private medical insurance, ensuring better financial security and well-being. There's also the option to buy and sell annual leave, giving you more control over your time off.
Ready to take the next step in your career as an NPI Manager? Apply now and bring your expertise to a company that values hands-on leadership and technical excellence.
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