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Due to continued growth Next Generation are recruiting for a NPI Engineer to work with a well-established engineering company based near Stourbridge. As the NPI Engineer you will be responsible for developing a right first-time approach to product development process and manufacture of prototypes.
Shift pattern for the NPI Engineer.
* Monday - Friday (07.00am – 16:00pm)
What’s on offer for the NPI Engineer:
* Competitive rate of pay up to £40,000 p.a. (DOE)
* 33 days holiday (Inclusive of BH’s)
* Workwear provided.
* Free parking.
Duties of the NPI Engineer:
* Clear and concise communication and reporting about all activities to customers and stakeholders including weekly status updates and a pre-production kick-off
* Coordinate action plans and ensure cross functionality between departments.
* Follow and record predefined, measurable steps with key check points before proceeding from one step to the next.
* Coordinate sample process from start to finish.
* Work closely with tooling engineers, external suppliers: scanning, measurement, pattern-shops, technical resource (suppliers) contractors of cores and ancillaries
* Prioritise work to minimise our own costs through the development of in-house capabilities.
* To support projects for yield improvement and reduction of non-added value work
* Reviewing production documentation as work instructions, workflow documentation, traceability of production data
* Pioneer design modifications needed to enhance the quality, reduce lead time, tooling and manufacturing costs.
* Identify and support procurement of new tools required for new projects / production.
* Routinely produce a weekly / monthly status report for management to understand current status of activities.
* Continuously review best practices and implement learnings accordingly.
* Promote lean manufacturing / continuous improvement tools where possible.
* Utilise and support operational methodology of simulation software.
The successful candidate for the NPI Engineers position will have the following experience:
* 3 – 5 year’s experience working as an NPI or NPD Engineer (essential).
* Experienced in the application of quality tools essential to New Production Introduction - DFMEA, PFMEA , Control Plans and process/quality auditing (essential)
* Experience working within a Castings environment (Desirable)
Due to the high number of applications we receive, we are sometimes not able to respond directly to each candidate. If you haven’t been contacted within 14 days of your application, unfortunately you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Next Generation and the relevant client related to this vacancy.
Next Generation work in partnership with businesses across the UK who operate within Manufacturing, Logistics & Commercial sectors. We provide permanent and contract opportunities engaging with talented candidates looking to make their next career move