Senior Manufacturing Engineer & NPI Manager

Position:
Senior Manufacturing Engineer & NPI Manager

Location:

Bristol

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000

Senior Manufacturing Engineer & NPI Manager required to join a well-established engineering company based in the Bristol area. The successful candidate will be responsible for development and launch of new aerospace components into production utilising APQP to Identify and mitigate risks during the product development process, including potential issues with the manufacturing process, or supply chain.

You will work closely with NPI Manager, CNC Programmers, production personnel, and suppliers to ensure that manufacturing processes are efficient, reliable, and cost-effective.

• Lead and manage the entire NPI process from RFQ to NPI Review and approval, ensuring that products are delivered on time, within budget, and meet customer requirements.
• Identify and mitigate risks during the product development process, including potential issues with the manufacturing process, or supply chain utilising APQP.
• Develop, improve, and maintain manufacturing processes used in current production of aerospace components.
• Analyse Engineering Change Requests and supporting follow-up actions are required.
• Determine rework routings as required.
• Support investigation of nonconformances and represent Engineering in Root Cause Analysis activities.
• Collaborate with CNC Programmers, production personnel, and suppliers to optimize manufacturing processes and reduce production costs.
• Troubleshoot/Identify areas for process improvement and develop and implement solutions to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality.
• Conduct process validations and establish process controls to ensure product quality and compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including process maps, routings, and work instructions.
• Provide technical support and training to production personnel as needed.
• Provide technical support for quotation development as required.
• Provide technical support for completing contract review process as required.
• Act as deputy to the Manufacturing Engineer Manager.
• Other duties as required.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and components.
• Experience with process design, optimization, and improvement.
• Experience with quality management systems, including ISO 9001 and AS9100.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Strong understanding of APQP and FMEA methodologies.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality work.
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.
• Familiarity with 5S and lean principles, with the ability to apply them in a manufacturing setting

• Permanent position
• Salary £50,000 - £60,000
• Monday to Friday
• Competitive holiday allowance
• Pension scheme