New Product Introduction Engineer

NPI Engineer

Assignment Type: Temporary, ongoing basis where you will be engaged via Hays

Location: Chichester

Working Environment: Hybrid

Pay type: Competitive hourly pay rate

Start date: ASAP

Our Client

The World’s pre-eminent super-luxury automotive brand based in Goodwood, near Chichester, West Sussex, which comprises its global headquarters and Global Centre of Luxury Manufacturing Excellence.

The Role

Hays are recruiting for an exciting opportunity for a NPI Engineer to join our client on an ongoing long term temporary assignment for an approximate duration of 12 months (rolling, reviewed annually).

The successful Engineer will conduct evaluations for feasibility and cost for New Product Introduction (NPI) of low volume, high value products for manufacture within the Interior Trim Bespoke Studio.

• Project management of Interior Trim Centre activities through entire NPI process including evaluation, engineering / development, industrialisation and launch.
• Participate in design and engineering reviews, conduct risk-based evaluations of production processes and implement risk mitigations to streamline the delivery of new products and satisfy the defined quality standards.
• Plan and deliver evaluation trials, prototypes, and initial trial batch production through to integration of a stable process capable of delivering the required volume output.
• Perform and lead cross-functional problem-solving using DMAIC methodology.
• Develop, improve and industrialise new and existing manufacturing processes.
• Lead purchasing and commissioning of new jigs, fixtures, tooling and equipment as defined by each project.

Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing engineering role preferably within automotive, aerospace or marine
• Knowledge of NPI, APQP & Project Management.
• Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement techniques
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage complex technical issues
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams

Benefits:

Hourly rate along with an annual performance related bonus.

working.

Parking on-site with access to a subsidised restaurant.

35 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

What next?

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now on 0116 261 5001.