NPI Manufacturing Engineer

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to work within the Manufacturing Engineering Team. Supporting all operations areas of the Titchfield site and providing day-to-day support to the production areas in achieving production schedule, product quality, product cost, and employee safety goals.

We are seeking a highly skilled NPI (New Product Introduction) Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer to lead the industrialisation of new aerospace products from concept through production readiness. This role is responsible for ensuring that new designs are manufacturable, cost effective, robust, and compliant with aerospace quality standards. You will collaborate closely with design engineering, operations, supply chain, and quality to deliver smooth product launches that meet programme cost, schedule, and performance goals.

Responsibilities

• NPI & Industrialisation: Lead end‑to‑end NPI activities using gated project frameworks (e.g. MRL, PPAP, AS9145, ProLaunch).
• Develop and execute manufacturing plans, readiness reviews, and standard operating procedures.
• Drive Design for Manufacturability & Assembly (DFMEA/PFMEA) reviews with engineering teams.
• Define production process flow, routings, and required tooling/fixturing.
• Support prototype builds, engineering trials, and qualification runs.
• Creation of additive manufactured tooling, Poka Yoke fixturing, using CAD modelling.
• Manufacturing Engineering: Develop detailed manufacturing work instructions, standard work, and build documentation.
• Perform tolerance analysis, process capability studies, and risk assessments (PFMEA).
• Identify opportunities for automation, process optimisation, and cost reduction.
• Specify and validate manufacturing equipment, gauges, and special processes.
• Support root‑cause analysis and implement corrective actions using structured problem solving (8D, 5 Why, DMAIC).
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with aerospace standards (AS9100, NADCAP, internal specs).
• Support qualification testing, certification activities, and production readiness reviews.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Work closely with design engineering to influence product design early in development.
• Coordinate with supply chain and suppliers to ensure manufacturability and process capability.
• Partner with operations to ensure smooth handover from development to production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Aerospace Engineering is preferred.
• Experience in aerospace or a similarly regulated mechanical manufacturing environment.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher.
• Demonstrated experience and involvement with NPI projects.
• Strong working knowledge of manufacturing processes such as assembly & integration, fuel systems, and special processes (heat treatment, surface finishing, part marking, etc.).
• Experience with automation, digital manufacturing, or Industry 4.0 technologies (e.g. AutoCAD, SOLIDWORKS).
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work in fast‑paced environments.
• Detail oriented with a passion for process excellence.

Join Eaton and be a part of our commitment to providing impactful, energy‑efficient solutions that shape a sustainable future. At Eaton, we make what matters work, and we’re dedicated to fostering a workplace where ethics, inclusion, diversity, and our people are at the forefront. Located in Titchfield, Hampshire, Eaton's Aerospace business stands as a global leader in aerospace fuel systems. We pride ourselves as a premier supplier of fully integrated fuel systems for fixed and rotary‑wing aircraft. The Titchfield facility boasts extensive fuel and air system test facilities, facilitating comprehensive testing across a range of conditions with various fuel types.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team.
• We make your aspirations matter – Eaton encourages internal promotion whenever possible.
• We make your growth matter – we invest in our employees for the long term, not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities through Eaton University.
• We make your contributions matter – reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people's lives and the environment through power management technologies.
• We make your wellbeing matter – we put your health and safety first. Wellness at Eaton is more than a program; it’s about changing the environment by offering the right tools to help empower employees to make that happen.