Senior Engineering Manager (NPI)

Senior Engineering Manager (NPI) in Glenrothes (KY6), KY6 | Frontier Resourcing Ltd My career My jobs MA My account Search These jobs were popular with other job seekers Senior Engineering Project Manager Pernod Ricard Elgin, Morayshire 17 hours ago NEW Technical Director / Associate Director Ground Engineering AECOM Glasgow, Lanarkshire 6 days ago Project Engineer - 18mth FTC Brightwork Ltd Sighthill, Glasgow (G21) Market related 1 month ago Lead Project Engineer TURNER & LOVELL LIMITED Scotland £750 - £800 per day 1 month ago Senior Electrical Engineer - Water Sector Stantec Glasgow, Lanarkshire 1 week ago Commissioning Engineer JAM Recruitment Ltd Scotland £600 - £700 per day 3 days ago Engineering Project Manager Brightwork Ltd Windygates, Leven (KY8) £380 per day 2 weeks ago Senior Rail Civil Engineer AECOM Glasgow, Lanarkshire 1 day ago Mechanical Design Manager Dalkia UK Glasgow (G73), G73 1DF 45000 5 days ago Process Engineer - Sustainability-2 Diageo Elgin, Morayshire 20 hours ago NEW Senior Engineering Manager (NPI) Frontier Resourcing Ltd Glenrothes (KY6), KY6 Permanent Contract; On-site Published: 2 days ago Market leading salary and package Apply Save Senior Engineering Manager (NPI) Frontier Resourcing Ltd Apply Poor Fit Your CV is missing most of what's needed for this role. Based on resume.pdf Poor fit Strong fit See why Frontier Resourcing is delighted to be partnering with a leading engineering and manufacturing organisation to recruit an experienced Engineering Manager to lead on New Product Introduction processes. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an innovative business in a high-impact leadership role, driving the successful transition of cutting-edge electronic products from R&D through to full-scale manufacturing. Due to the nature of work and industry, candidates will be required to be eligible for SC Clearance . Working at the forefront of advanced manufacturing, you'll lead cross-functional teams, shape manufacturing strategy, and play a pivotal role in delivering complex products within a highly regulated environment. The Role: As the Senior NPI Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for leading the industrialisation of new products, ensuring a smooth transition from concept through to production while meeting quality, cost, and delivery objectives. Key Responsibilities: Lead a cross-functional team of manufacturing and process engineers, taking products from RFQ and concept through to full production handover. Manage products through formal stage-gate processes, including AS9145/APQP methodologies. Champion Design for Manufacturability (DfM), Design for Testability (DfT), and Design for Cost (DfC) principles. Drive Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) assessments and oversee Production Readiness Reviews. Conduct PFMEA, FMEA, and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) activities to identify and mitigate manufacturing risks. Collaborate closely with Procurement and external suppliers to ensure component availability and manufacturing capability. Develop manufacturing plans, tooling strategies, work instructions, and production processes. Establish and manage project baselines covering cost, schedule, quality, and scope, providing regular updates to senior stakeholders. Chair NPI Gate Reviews, Design Reviews, and Production Readiness Reviews. Coordinate activities across Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, and Programme Management to ensure successful product launches. About you: We're looking for an experienced engineering leader with a strong background in new product introduction within a highly regulated manufacturing environment. You'll ideally have: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Electronic, Manufacturing, or a related Engineering discipline. Significant experience within manufacturing, including at least 2–3 years in a leadership or management role. Excellent understanding of electronics manufacturing, including PCBA, SMT, CCA, and microelectronics assembly. Experience using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies. Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and PLM software. Strong knowledge of PFMEA, RCCA, automated test equipment (ATE), and quality improvement techniques. The ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and manufacturing documentation. Experience with advanced manufacturing processes such as CNC machining, automation, welding, heat treatment, or electronics assembly. Familiarity with project management methodologies such as PRINCE2 or PMP and associated planning tools including MS Project or Smartsheet. Ideally you'll have experience within Aerospace, Defence, Space, or another highly regulated industry, with an understanding of AS9100, AS9145 (APQP/PPAP), J-STD-001, and associated quality standards. The ability to obtain and maintain UK Security Clearance (SC) or equivalent. What's on offer: Our client is offering an excellent salary and comprehensive benefits package, together with the opportunity to work on technically challenging programmes within a growing and innovative organisation. Relocation support is available, and applications are welcomed from candidates looking to relocate for the right opportunity. If you're an experienced NPI Engineering Manager looking to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Frontier Recruitment for a confidential discussion. 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