NPI Engineer

The Pickering Group is a family-owned, UK-based electronics manufacturer established in 1968, specializing in high-quality switching, simulation, and relay products for industries like aerospace, automotive, and defense.

The NPI Engineer is responsible for managing the introduction of new products and variants from design and development into manufacturing. The role ensures products are launched efficiently, meet customer requirements, achieve quality standards, and can be manufactured safely, cost-effectively, and on schedule.
The NPI Engineer acts as a key link between Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, and customers throughout the product introduction process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with a small cross-functional team focused on bringing new products into production, from prototype to small volume manufacturing.
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of accurate parts lists (BOMs) within the company’s MRP system
• Coordinate and support first-build activities, working closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure build integrity and design intent.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive documentation, mainly assembly instructions, but other instruction may be needed to support production handover
• Collaborate across for design-for-manufacture (DFM) and resolve any issues that present themselves, improve workflows, and ensure quality, cost, and delivery targets are met.
• Investigate and deliver any possible manufacturing improvements and processes to help with continuous improvements.
• Support other departments to aide them in their tasks. This may include advise or point of view, to utilising your technical skills.

 

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Degree, HNC/HND, or industry related experience.
• Experience: Experience in electronic manufacture.
• Skills/Competencies:
  • Competent in soldering and wiring.
  • Good understanding of electronics and production methods.
  • Ability to rework and replace through-hole and SMT devices.
  • Ability to generate clear and concise documentation covering all requirements of each build.
  • Be able to read and follow schematics to aide in fault finding.
  • Understanding mechanical 3D models and ability to use Solidworks would be advantageous.

 

Key Skills

• Degree or HNC/HND in:
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Electrical/Electronic Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Related engineering discipline
• Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Knowledge of NPI processes and product lifecycle management.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Experience reading engineering drawings and specifications.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems. Using Sage X3 would be advantageous.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM PICKERING

 

People are at the heart of Pickering. We believe that each employee contributes directly to Pickering’s growth and success, in return we offer:

 

• A competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Buying and selling holiday. Employees can buy up to 10 days if eligible.
• Life Insurance x4 annual salary, capped at £50k
• Corporate membership at the local gym and spa
• A thorough induction program, including a Pickering Pal being assigned to you to ensure you feel welcome and to check in on you during your probation
• Regular reviews and performance related pay increases (subject to business conditions)
• Employee wellbeing and mental health support through our partnership with Mind
• EAP with Sparks (Legal & General health and wellbeing digital home) 
• Wellbeing Program with Spa Medical
• Choice of salary sacrifice on Pension contributions
• Paid company social events such as a summer festival and Christmas party
• Career progression
• Training programmes
• Sponsoring further education
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Potential for Worldwide Business Travel (role dependant)
• Free tea, coffee, and fresh fruit