NPI Engineer

NPI Engineer

If you've delivered new products into manufacture and know your way around both a production line and a project plan - this could be a great next step.

I'm working with an established but growing technology business just outside Cambridge who are looking for an experienced NPI Engineer to join their team. It's a varied, hands-on role where you'll take ownership of the full NPI process - from early concept through to volume manufacture.

You'll work across projects for electro-mechanical products, managing prototype builds, refining production processes, and ensuring new products are introduced smoothly with contract manufacturers and internal teams.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading NPI activities across mechanical, electronic and assembly processes
• Supporting design for manufacture and assembly (DFMA) from the start
• Managing builds, troubleshooting issues, and working with contract manufacturers to scale up
• Driving improvements in yield, quality, and cost
• Making sure the wider business (including service, customisation, stores) is ready for launch

What you'll bring:

• Proven experience in NPI / manufacturing / process engineering across electro-mechanical product manufacturing
• Practiced in working on projects with specific timeframes
• Strong understanding of electro-mechanical assembly (inc. SMT) and working with electronics factories
• Comfortable working closely with contract manufacturers
• Hands-on, structured, and commercially aware
• Familiar with PLM systems (Agile ideally), DFM, and data analysis

There is some UK and overseas travel involved (expenses covered), so a full UK driving licence is needed.

What can you expect in return:

• Salary of £45,000 - £55,000, dependent on experience
• Flexible working hours
• Pension, dental care and healthcare
• Support of staff wellbeing
• Discounted gym membership
• Subsidised Hub on site restaurant
• Large, free car parking on site and electric car charging points
• Social events and activities

If you are interested to learn more, please get in touch with your CV today.