NPI Engineer - SF Recruitment : Job Details

NPI Engineer. As a Project Engineer specialising in New Product Introduction (NPI), you will be responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of assigned projects from inception to production. Your key duties will include: - Project Management: Oversee NPI projects to ensure timely delivery, adherence to specifications, and budget compliance. - Customer and Vendor Relations: Act as the company's representative to customers and selected vendors throughout project execution. - Status Reporting: Provide regular project updates internally and to customers, highlighting progress and addressing any issues. - Timing Plans: Develop comprehensive timing plans from order receipt to start of production (SOP). - Problem-Solving: Offer solutions to technical and delivery challenges. - Tooling Management: Conduct design reviews and final buy-offs for tools, coordinating with toolmakers in the UK and China. Periodic travel to China will be required. - Scope Negotiation: Negotiate work scope and changes with customers and vendors to ensure clarity and agreement. - Budget Management: Oversee project budgets and manage vendor orders. - Documentation: Create and review APQP and PPAP documents for customer submission. - Cross-Department Coordination: Work with other departments to ensure timely completion of project tasks. - Production Handover: Transfer all necessary documents, tools, and fixtures to production and quality teams before SOP. - Safety and Support: Ensure the delivery of safe manufacturing processes and provide ongoing support post-SOP. - Risk Management: Identify project risks and develop contingency plans. - Technical Reviews: Support technical feasibility and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews. - Continuous Improvement: Participate in continuous improvement initiatives within the engineering department. Qualifications and Education: - Degree, HNC, or equivalent in an engineering or science discipline. Required Skills: - Strong project management capabilities, with the ability to make independent decisions, set priorities, and meet project deadlines. - Familiarity with our manufacturing processes, including Pressing/Stamping, Laser Cutting, Press Brake, MIG Welding, Projection Welding, Machining, and Mechanical Assembly. - Understanding of automation equipment.