NPI and Technical Engineer in Plymouth

We are looking for a practical NPI and Technical Engineer to manage projects from initial customer enquiry through to manufacture. The role involves liaising directly with customers, preparing quotations, producing manufacturing drawings, and supporting production to ensure successful delivery. The ideal candidate will have experience using SolidWorks (preferred) or AutoCAD as a minimum. Experience within a manufacturing environment is essential, with sheet metal fabrication preferred. Knowledge of CNC machining and programming would be advantageous, but not essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Customer & Quoting
• Liaise with customers from initial enquiry through to quotation.
• Review drawings and specifications to determine manufacturing methods and costs.
• Prepare accurate quotations, including materials, subcontract processes and tooling.
• Advise customers on design improvements and cost-effective manufacturing solutions.
• Follow up quotations and respond to customer queries.
• Design & Manufacturing
• Produce 3D models, manufacturing drawings and DXF files using SolidWorks (or AutoCAD where applicable).
• Prepare production-ready documentation.
• Update existing drawings and quotations as required.
• Production Support
• Work closely with the shop floor to resolve manufacturing issues.
• Be prepared to take a hands-on approach when required.
• Support new product introduction and ensure production documentation is accurate.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes and product design.
• Health, Safety & Quality
• Work in accordance with company quality and health & safety procedures.
• Promote safe working practices and support continuous improvement across the business.

Skills & Experience

• Essential
• Experience in a manufacturing environment (sheet metal fabrication preferred).
• SolidWorks experience preferred; AutoCAD experience as a minimum.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Organised, methodical and able to manage multiple projects.
• Desirable
• CNC machining or CNC programming experience.
• Experience with quoting and estimating.
• Knowledge of CAD/CAM software.
• Experience supporting production and problem-solving on the shop floor.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing projects from enquiry to manufacture.
• Working directly with customers and internal teams.
• Creating accurate quotations and manufacturing drawings.
• Supporting production to ensure jobs are delivered efficiently and to a high standard.
• Helping improve products, processes and manufacturing methods.

Salary dependant on experience.