NPD Technician

Location: Stoke-on-Trent

This is an exciting opportunity to join an existing team within the NPD department, the client is seeking a NPD Technician; someone who is proficient in the use of Solidworks and AutoCAD.  Someone who is able to achieve a very high level of accuracy and attention to detail, who can work on multiple projects and to deadlines.
This NPD Technician role will involve being responsible for product development from conception through to the product launch, supporting in the development on a 3D printer, through to testing as well - so it's a very involved role.  Enhancing existing products, identifying cost saving options, providing bespoke solutions for clients and being involved in the testing and analysis of the products, market analysis of competitors, site visits as well as maintaining documentation - so its very much an active role.

Job Description for the NPD Technician role:
 
Product development; concept to product launch
Implementing product design enhancements
Value engineering products to identify and achieve cost savings
To provide design solutions for individual customer requirements
Construction of prototypes for testing and analysis
Direct involvement with materials and processes for manufacturing
Training and presenting new products to other areas of the business
Researching new materials and design techniques
Market analysis to assess competitor and product landscapes
Visiting sites to review product issues
Good housekeeping of all NPD documentation, including, Bills of Materials, special product requests, technical specification documents, drilling drawings, and product change notices  Candidate Requirements for the NPD Technician role:  
 
Solid works experience
AutoCAD experience
Excellent time management skills.
Self-project management and ability to work to deadlines to achieve timely product launches
Excellent accuracy & attention to detail.
A hands-on approach.
A positive attitude to all challenges
A general all round ability to communicate at all levels.  This role is commutable from:
Biddulph, Stafford, Market Drayton, Stone, Uttoxeter, Stoke on Trent, Newcastle under Lyme.
 
This role would suit candidates with the following experience: NPD Coordinator, Product Technologist, New Product Development Technicians.

Hours:

Monday - Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Salary: £35,000 to £42,000 Per Annum

Brampton Recruitment are an independent Commercial and Accounts & Finance recruitment agency working in partnership with employers spanning Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, Cheshire, and the Greater Manchester region