Job description
Job Title: New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive
Reporting To: NPI Engineering Team Leader
Job Purpose:
Working collaboratively with the design engineers to successfully transition prototype designs or redesigns into a production released state product.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Coordinate activities for the transfer of new products into production
• Inspection and evaluation of first production batch parts (First Article Inspection) with metrology techniques
• Close liaison with design engineers and R&D purchasing for quality assurance of components
• Building of pre-production batch and notify of issues to design engineers
• Validate BOMs and creation Routes in AX
• Assist conducting test of mechanical system to then collect and analyse the data gathered
• Development of SOP procedures for product manufacturing
• Provide feedback to engineers on improvements to the design based on preproduction assembly and tests
• Training of production personnel according to SOP and build techniques and follow up on potential issues
• Support design and manufacture of jigs to improve consistency of build and assembly time in production
• Supporting engineering with prototype build and first batch characterization using engineering measuring techniques when required
• Support production team when manufacturing issues occur when required
Required Knowledge & Skills:
• Extensive knowledge of Mechanical Manufacturing assembly techniques
• Ability to interpret standard operating procedures together with mechanical/engineering and assembly drawings
• Ability to identify and resolve design and assembly problems quickly (good troubleshooting skills)
• Knowledge of testing techniques for mechanical/electronics products
• Strong organisational, analytical and communication skills written and verbal
• Ability to multitask, time manage and work independently
• Familiarity with PC based firmware programming equipment
Skills and Capabilities Developed in this Role:
• Ability to design and machine components for jigs or tools to aid production staff
• Knowledge of Mechanical and Electronic Manufacturing assembly techniques
• Development and use of engineering measuring systems, such as metrology techniques, calibration set ups, specs performance tests
• Ability to interpret standard operating procedures together with mechanical/engineering and assembly drawings
• Ability to work in a team environment dealing with people from various disciplines to achieve goals
Opportunities for Career Development include but are not limited to:
• Senior role in NPI, Manufacturing or Production or team leader position
Requirements for Career Progression include but are not limited to:
• Adhering to core values
• Positive contribution to multi-departmental initiatives
• Track record of released products effectivel
Interested? You have 3 options…
Number 1: Click the apply button (don’t worry, we’ll discuss before your CV or application goes anywhere)
Number 2: You can email me at alex@socode.co.uk
Number 3: You can find me on LinkedIn (Alexander Flory) and chat about the role there
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