New Product Introduction Engineer

Job Title: NPI Process Engineer Location: Buckingham Pay Range: Competitive Contract Type: Permanent A leading automotive lighting manufacturer supplying luxury and supercar brands is seeking an experienced NPI Process Engineer to join its Launch & SVO team.

This role is responsible for delivering robust manufacturing processes for new product introduction projects, ensuring products are launched efficiently, cost-effectively, and to the highest quality standards. Working closely with cross-functional project teams, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in developing manufacturing processes, driving continuous improvement, and supporting projects through to successful production handover and closure.

Key Responsibilities – NPI Process Engineer Process Development & Continuous Improvement:

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes to achieve high levels of quality, cost efficiency, and delivery performance (QCD).
• Review and optimise manufacturing methods, tooling, and materials to support cost reduction initiatives.
• Lead continuous improvement activities across manufacturing operations.
• Support quality investigations and implement robust root cause corrective actions.
• Lead and facilitate continuous improvement teams focused on manufacturing performance. Documentation & Manufacturing Engineering:
• Create, maintain, and manage key process documentation, including PFMEAs and Control Plans.
• Develop and support manufacturing processes for new products and new product introductions (NPI).
• Support the integration of BOMs, routing structures, and SAP system requirements.
• Assist with RFQ creation and manufacturing cost assessments.
• Conduct individual component reviews to support tooling and production readiness documentation. Project & Product Launch Support:
• Support project teams in achieving programme phase exit milestones.
• Drive Design for Manufacture (DFM) activities throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Support DFMEA activities and manufacturing risk assessments.
• Assist with project development activities and engineering reviews.
• Lead or support pre-series and prototype builds where required.
• Provide manufacturing support throughout product launch and continue support until project closure. Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance:
• Ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with company Health & Safety policies.
• Adhere to Environmental and 5S standards across all manufacturing and project activities.
• Promote safe working practices and continuous workplace organisation improvements. Qualifications & Requirements – NPI Process Engineer
• Minimum of 5 years' experience within an assembly manufacturing or manufacturing engineering environment.
• Proven track record of delivering manufacturing process improvements within assembly operations.
• Experience supporting new product introduction and product launch activities.
• Knowledge of PFMEA, DFMEA, Control Plans, and manufacturing process development.
• Six Sigma experience preferred, with Black Belt qualification advantageous but not essential.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive \"can-do\" approach.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead teams through improvement
• initiatives.
• Experience working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ideally automotive or related sectors. What We Can Offer – NPI Process Engineer
• Competitive Salary
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Pension Scheme
• Career Development Opportunities
• Modern Manufacturing Environment

Employee Benefits and Discount Schemes For more information on this role, please contact Harvey Clough on 01453 829799 or send a copy of your CV to Omega Resource Group is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors.

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