Socode are partnering with a growing, high-technology engineering business developing mission-critical communication products used globally. As part of continued investment in new product development, they’re now hiring an NPI Engineer to bridge the gap between R&D and high-volume manufacture.This is a hands-on, delivery-focused NPI role. You’ll be working across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams daily.
This role sits right at the centre of product realisation. You’ll take designs from concept and prototype through to full production, making sure manufacturing processes, suppliers, and internal teams are properly set up for a smooth ramp.
What will you be doing?
Owning the introduction of new electro-mechanical products into the supply chain
Managing the end-to-end NPI process from concept through to production ramp
Ensuring contract manufacturers are ready to build at volume, at the right cost and quality level
Defining and enforcing Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) rules across PCB and mechanical design
Developing and implementing new manufacturing equipment and production processes
Supporting SMT, PCBA, electro-mechanical assembly, and final pack-out processes
Managing prototype builds, including logistics, build plans, line readiness, and issue tracking
Leading root cause analysis of build and yield issues, driving corrective actions into design or process
Analysing high-volume assembly and test data to improve yield and capacity
Creating and reviewing supplier work instructions to ensure robust assembly and test documentation
Supporting production partners post-ramp to resolve design or process-related issues
Ensuring internal teams (Service, Repair, Stores, Customisation) are ready for new product introductionWhat are they looking for?
Proven experience as an NPI / Manufacturing / Production / Process Engineer within electro-mechanical product environments
Strong understanding of end-to-end NPI, including Design for Manufacture and Test
Solid knowledge of SMT, PCBA, and electro-mechanical assembly processes
Experience analysing yield data in high-volume manufacturing environments
Experience planning and coordinating NPI activities in line with wider project schedules
Structured, numerically focused approach to problem solving
Confident communicator, able to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Commercial awareness and a strong sense of ownership
Comfortable working full time on-site, with occasional domestic and international travelNice to have
Experience working with electronics contract manufacturers
Knowledge of low-cost manufacturing techniques
Basic understanding of injection moulding or aluminium casting processes
Experience using formal PLM systems such as Oracle Agile
Six Sigma or Statistical Process Control experience
HNC or degree in a scientific or engineering disciplineBenefits
Personal Pension Plan (Employer 6% / Employee 4.5%
Private Healthcare (option to add family via salary sacrifice)
Dental cover (option to add family via salary sacrifice)
Income Protection
Life assurance scheme – 4x annual salary
25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with option to buy or sell leave
Electric car scheme
Discounted gym membership
Discretionary performance-related bonus