Save JobEmail job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsManufacturing Engineer with focused experience in NPIThe Client is a successful manufacturer based in ManchesterAbout Our ClientA successful Manufacturer based in Manchester.Job DescriptionTakes ownership for Engineering NPI activities.Work closely with the NPI coordinator and program managers to manage new products, engineering changes, tooling and supplier resource activities from an NPI perspective. Monitor the rollout of ODT & PPAP batches. Measure process effectiveness to critical KPIs.Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering department for all NPI activities.Liaise with external suppliers and internal customers - production, supply chain, and quality on all new products being introduced to the business, ensuring compliance to any customer specific requirements.Validate proposed new transfer products from a process, tooling and documentation requirement using bespoke DFM methodology.Obtain supplier timing plans for tooling and equipment, with support from Manufacturing EngineeringUtilise 3D modelling and creative thinking, alongside manufacturing engineering, to produce bespoke tooling, or adapt current tooling and equipment to reduce costs as much as possible for launch.APQP support & management of related tasks. Assist with CQE to provide documentation for PPAP or ISIR approval.Support PFMEMaintains records, drawings (and other machine or facilities drawings), and documents to provide a record which is archived and accessible to the company, as per IATF16949, OHSAS 18001, ISO 14001 requirements.The Successful ApplicantExperience in the automotive industry desiredPrevious manufacturing, product engineering or NPI experience essentialExperience in a heavy manufacturing setting is essentialDegree or equivalent in engineering essentialTooling and fixturing design capability desired.Knowledge of turbocharger manufacturing processes desired.Computer skills using Microsoft packages essential.Working knowledge of modern logistics, warehousing and assembly machining processesPrevious leadership/supervisory experience preferred but not essentialGreenbelt certification required, Six Sigma Black Belt or Lean Expert desirableIOSH Managing safety qualification or equivalent (e.g. 'Pilz' Managing safety with a one day Machinery safety addition qualification) preferredMust have a 'hands on' approach to NPI and EngineeringWhat's on OfferSalary up to £48,00037 Hours per weekMonday's-Thursday 8am-.4.30pm / Friday's 8am-1pmEmployer Pension Contribution 5%Share Scheme - band 3Free ParkingContactLucy HansonQuote job refJN-112023-6248833Phone number+441133889027Job summaryJob functionEngineering & ManufacturingSubsectorProduction, ManufacturingSectorIndustrial / ManufacturingLocationCheadleContract typePermanentConsultant nameLucy HansonConsultant phone+441133889027Job referenceJN-112023-6248833
