NPI Engineer
ZF Friedrichshafen · Peterlee, England ·
Last confirmed by our partners on 17 Oct 2026.
Req ID 91781 | Elec Op - Peterlee, United Kingdom, ZF Automotive UK LimitedAbout the Team:Join our Peterlee-based Quality team focusing on the Passive Safety & Braking product line. You will be part of a close-knit team of four, bringing together apprentices, technicians, and engineers with a broad range of experience and opportunities to share your knowledge while learning from experienced colleagues.
Day to day, the team leads the introduction of new product launches, working cross-functionally with departments such as Quality and Logistics and collaborating closely with Program Managers. The team also engages directly with end customers, including automotive OEMs, offering varied exposure across internal and external interfaces.
What you can look forward to as NPI Engineer: Collaborate closely with Program Managers to launch new products and implement changes to existing productsFollow ZF’s Operations Launch Management (OLM) processManage multidisciplinary project teamsCreate and maintain detailed project timing plansOrganise team meetings and maintain an open-issues listIdentify project risks and implement contingency plansMonitor project budgetsProvide regular updates to the Leadership TeamYour profile as NPI Engineer:GCSE qualifications in Maths and English at grades A to CA relevant Engineering qualification, such as an HNC or degreeExperience of launching new products and implementing changes to existing productsKnowledge of OLM, GDPEP, and SAP would be desirableThe ability to lead and motivate others, manage conflict effectively, and communicate clearly in writing and verballyStrong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, use available resources effectively, set deadlines, and monitor progressA practical and analytical approach to problem-solving, with the ability to assess situations and select the most appropriate course of actionThe resilience and adaptability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and respond quickly to changing situationsThe technical capability to understand product requirements and complex assembly processesWhy you should choose ZF in Peterlee:Pension System2x Life Assurance coverHealth CashplanBe part of our ZF team as NPI Engineer and apply now! ContactAnne Jügling+49 211 584 2099