NPI Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Manufacturing Engineer (NPI)

Department: New Product Introduction (NPI)

Reporting to: NPI Quality Lead

Location: Llay

Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Competitive Salary & Benefits

We are working exclusively with a global manufacturing company who are looking for a proactive engineer with hands‑on manufacturing experience who can drive new products from concept to production while ensuring quality, efficiency, and on‑time delivery.

As the NPI Manufacturing Engineer you will be responsible for leading the industrialisation and implementation of new aerospace components from design release through to full production. This role ensures robust, capable, and compliant machining processes are developed, validated, and production‑ready. Working within a cross‑functional team, the NPI Manufacturing Engineer will support process development, first article activities, and continuous improvement to achieve on‑time delivery and quality requirements.

• Lead manufacturing process definition and industrialisation for new products
• Develop and maintain routings, process flows, and work instructions
• Define CNC machining strategies, tooling, and fixturing
• Support CAM optimisation, cycle time reduction, and process stability
• Plan and execute process validation and prove‑out activities
• Support First Article Inspection (FAI) and capability assessments
• Ensure processes meet technical, quality, and production requirements
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations teams

• Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• Experience in CNC machining and manufacturing engineering
• Knowledge of process validation, tooling, and industrialisation
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Familiarity with FAI and aerospace quality standards
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills