Manufacturing Project Engineer – NPI/NPD
Barnsley
Type: Full-time | Permanent
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Hours: Mon–Thu 07:30–16:30, Fri 07:30–13:30
Are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level? Join a leading UK-based manufacturer at the forefront of innovation in mobile elevated work platforms. With a global customer base and a reputation for engineering excellence, our client is expanding their team and looking for a Manufacturing Project Engineer to drive New Product Introduction (NPI) and Development (NPD) at their site in Barnsley.
This is your chance to be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where your ideas and leadership will directly shape the future of our products.
What You’ll Be Doing:
1. Lead the transition from concept to production for new and improved products.
2. Manage cross-functional project teams including design, prototyping, and fabrication.
3. Oversee the full NPI lifecycle using a structured 8-stage gate process.
4. Design and deliver jigs, fixtures, and tooling to support efficient manufacturing.
5. Collaborate with R&D and design teams to ensure manufacturability and cost-effectiveness.
6. Drive engineering change processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
7. Cham...