Job Title: Contract NPI Manufacturing Engineer – Contract – Outside IR35 Rate: Up to £375 per day Contract Length: Minimum 6 months Start Date: ASAP Location: On-site, Wappenham Security Requirement (Essential) Candidates must be British citizens or eligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC). Applications cannot be considered without this requirement being met. About the Role A leading UK engineering organisation is seeking a Contract NPI Manufacturing Engineer to support the introduction of complex electro-mechanical systems into manufacture for a major MOD programme. This is an immediate requirement supporting a critical deliverable moving into production. You will be expected to operate with minimal supervision whilst driving manufacturing readiness across New Product Introduction activities. Prior defence experience is desirable; however, strong NPI experience is essential. The interview process will be one to two stages, with a quick turnaround for the right candidate. Key Responsibilities * Lead manufacturing activities linked to New Product Introduction. * Work closely with design teams to transition products into production. * Design fixtures and tooling to support assembly. * Produce production documentation, including BOMs and work instructions. * Implement manufacturing improvements and standard processes. * Support testing activities and liaise with suppliers where required...