Process and New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer
Location: Stoke
Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 per annum + Bens 
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Department: Technical / Engineering

Overview:
A leading manufacturing organisation is seeking a skilled and proactive NPI Engineer to join its Technical team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented Process Engineer with a strong background in New Product Introduction (NPI) and Bill of Materials (BOM) control. You'll play a crucial role in delivering seamless product launches, maintaining accurate BOMs, and driving process optimisation across engineering and manufacturing functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead NPI projects in collaboration with technical, quality, and manufacturing teams.

• Develop and implement process workflows, SOPs, and work instructions for new and existing products.

• Maintain accurate BOM data within the ERP system in line with engineering and production requirements.

• Identify and resolve process inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities.

• Coordinate across departments to ensure successful product launches and process integration.

• Investigate and resolve BOM discrepancies through root cause analysis and corrective actions.

• Support pilot runs, process validations, and ensure products meet required standards.

• Monitor key NPI metrics and communicate progress to stakeholders.

• Ensure all processes comply with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Candidate Requirements:

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or a related discipline.

• 5+ years of experience in a Process or NPI Engineering role within manufacturing.

• Strong understanding of BOM management and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.).

• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and process improvement tools.

• Excellent communication, analytical and organisational skills.

• Proficient in CAD, process simulation tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience within the engineering and manufacturing sector.

• Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or equivalent process improvement certifications.

Interested?
If you're looking to take the next step in your engineering career and be part of a business committed to innovation and quality, apply today.