NPI Engineer | £45,000 - £55,000 | Cambridge
Our client is looking for an experienced NPI Engineer to join their team and take a leading role in the full product development lifecycle, from concept and prototyping through to production and ongoing support. This role requires a strong background in Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) and hands-on experience transferring products into key manufacturing processes such as PCBA, Final Assembly, and Pack-Out. Proven collaboration with Contract Manufacturers to successfully introduce new products and processes is essential.
The Role:
* Take ownership of the mechanical, electronic, and support aspects of introducing new product developments into the supply chain.
* Work closely on new product development projects to ensure supply chain readiness and subcontract manufacturer capability for high-volume, high-quality production.
* Develop and implement new manufacturing equipment and processes, ensuring they are fully documented, qualified, and capable of meeting yield and capacity targets.
* Define and apply Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) principles, ensuring PCB and mechanical designs are suitable for production methods and cost-effective to manufacture.
Key Qualifications and Experience:
* DFM Qualified
* Proven experience as an NPI, Manufacturing, Production, or Process Engineer within electro-mechanical product environments.
* Strong knowledge of the full New Product Introduction (NPI) lifecycle, from initial concept through to production ramp-up.
* Solid understanding of electro-mechanical manufacturing processes, including Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and mechanical assembly.
* Experienced in analysing production and test yield data in high-volume manufacturing environments to drive process improvements.
This role requires candidates to hold a full, clean UK driving licence and their own car. Travel expenses will be reimbursed.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking company where your expertise will directly influence the success of cutting-edge product launches. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy working across disciplines, and want to play a key role in delivering high-quality, high-performance products to market, we want to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your engineering career with a company that values innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence.