POSITION SUMMARYThe Senior Manufacturing Engineer - NPI leads the Manufacturing Engineering delivery of new products from early design engagement through prototype, qualification, pilot build, production release and stable manufacture. The role combines senior technical manufacturing engineering with disciplined project delivery, ensuring products are manufacturable, production-ready and introduced to agreed safety, quality, delivery, cost and schedule requirements.The post holder translates design intent into robust, repeatable and scalable manufacturing processes; coordinates cross-functional deliverables; leads build readiness, process prove-out and production trials; and retains technical ownership through ramp-up and stabilisation. This is not a stand-alone project management role. Proven hands-on NPI and industrialisation experience is essential.CORE ACCOUNTABILITIESEnd-to-end Manufacturing Engineering ownership of assigned NPI and industrialisation programmes.Manufacturing readiness, process development, validation, documentation, tooling, training and production release.Technical ownership of assigned products through prototype, pilot build, ramp-up and stable production.Planning and control of engineering deliverables, milestones, risks, issues, actions and dependencies.Cross-functional coordination across Design, Production, Quality, Test, Supply Chain, Programme Management and suppliers.Delivery of capable, controlled and scalable manufacturing processes that achieve safety, quality, delivery and cost requirements.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESNew Product Introduction and IndustrialisationLead Manufacturing Engineering activity across the full NPI lifecycle from concept and design reviews through prototype, qualification, pilot build, release and ramp-up.Create and maintain NPI manufacturing plans with clear deliverables, owners, milestones, dependencies and acceptance criteria.Lead Design for Manufacture and Assembly reviews and translate product requirements and design intent into practical manufacturing solutions.Plan and coordinate build readiness reviews, prototype and pilot builds, process prove-out, production trials and lessons learned.Define manufacturing process flows, routings, work content, equipment, tooling, fixtures, test interfaces, skills and training requirements.Ensure manufacturing readiness is evidenced before production release, including controlled documentation, capable processes, available materials, validated tooling and trained personnel.Lead the
Senior Manufacturing Engineer - NPI in Great Yarmouth employer: APITech
At our Great Yarmouth location, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that fosters a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. We offer flexible working practices, generous holiday allowances, and a comprehensive health cash plan, ensuring our employees are well-supported both personally and professionally. With a strong focus on employee development and a commitment to operational excellence, we empower our team to lead transformative projects while enjoying a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
