NPI Project Engineer

Are you ready to take ownership of projects that bring cutting-edge designs to life on the factory floor? If so, this role is for you. We are looking for a talented NPI Project Engineer for our client DENSO Marston, a global leader in off-highway cooling systems. You will play a pivotal role in the New Product Introduction (NPI) team. This is your opportunity to be part of a global manufacturing company where your ideas, technical expertise, and project management skills will directly shape our future.

Working Hours & Benefits:

• 25 days per year + statutory bank holidays
• Stakeholder pension scheme (max 10% employer contribution)
• Life assurance x 4 salary and Permanent Health Insurance (PHI) cover following qualifying period
• Subsidised canteen
• On-site parking
• Discounted gym membership
• Discounts across 100’s of UK retailers
• Employee Assistance Programme – access to tools to support mental, physical and financial wellbeing.

Hybrid Working

Flexible start/finish time Monday to Thursday 8:30am – 5:00pm, Friday 8:30am – 1:30pm.

Your Mission:

As a key player in our wider NPI function, you’ll be the bridge between design and production, ensuring a seamless process integration for all new product launches. You'll take the lead in defining, sourcing, and commissioning new jigs, tools, and fixtures, while coordinating trials and early-stage builds. Your role will be crucial in validating manufacturing processes to ensure every new product hits the ground running - on time, within budget, and to the highest quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the introduction of new designs into manufacturing from a process perspective.
• Lead the design, procurement, and commissioning of production tooling and equipment.
• Create and maintain key process documentation to support production readiness.
• Drive cross-functional project activity, ensuring milestones and deliverables are met.
• Use the Engineering Change Management system to monitor progress and track changes.
• Coordinate trial builds and validation, ensuring new products meet quality standards.
• Communicate clearly and confidently with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Monitor and report on obsolescence costs, ensuring financial control and transparency.

Required Experience & Skills:

• Strong project management capability, ideally using tools like MS Project.
• Proficient in 3D CAD (Creo preferred) and interpreting 2D engineering drawings.
• Demonstrated ability in process improvement and root cause problem solving.
• Excellent communicator and team player, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• A confident self-starter who can make decisions, manage complexity, and lead change.
• Understanding of manufacturing MRP systems is a bonus.
• Tenacious and motivated, with a can-do attitude and drive to challenge the status quo.

Preferred Qualifications:

Degree (or equivalent experience) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.