NPI Engineer in Royston

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated NPI Engineer for our client who is based in rural Cambridgeshire, close to Royston. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the introduction of new products, specifically focusing on Gas Sensors and Safety Instruments. This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving company and play a pivotal role in developing strategies to promote the company's pioneering products and solutions. The role is offered as a permanent position based at the company site in Fowlmere with full-time hours.

The company is a global leader in the development and manufacture of advanced gas detection instrumentation and sensing technologies for a vast range of industries. With a commitment to innovation, quality, and safety, the company empowers industries worldwide to enhance workplace environments and safeguard lives. They have grown steadily and consistently since they started 37 years ago and offer a superb place to work, thrive, and be part of something truly exciting. Having recently won the Queen's Award for Enterprise within the innovation category, the company's values are at the core of everything they do, so with each recruit as they grow, they are seeking like-minded people to help build on the success which they already enjoy.

Role

Working in close collaboration with cross-functional teams, you will ensure the seamless transition of products from development to production, maintaining the highest standards of quality and reliability.

Duties and Responsibilities will include:

• Collaboration with R&D, production engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to develop and introduce new gas sensors and safety instruments.
• Drive NPI Projects activities, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
• Translating product design requirements into robust, manufacturable, and cost-effective production processes.
• Develop and validate manufacturing methods, tooling, fixtures, test systems, and assembly procedures.
• Lead Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFM/DFA), PFMEA activities, and championing best practice Engineering.
• Lead NPI activities for internal and externally factored products.
• Prepare and maintain detailed documentation during product development capturing details surrounding introduction to production.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventative actions (8D, DMAIC or similar).
• Analyse build data, yield metrics, and performance trends to drive continuous improvement.
• Support early supplier engagement and selection, ensuring components and subassemblies are production ready.
• Participate in programme reviews, risk assessments, and technical design discussions.
• Provide training and support for the production teams on new products and processes.
• Support growth of lean manufacturing and six sigma principles within production.

Qualifications

• Ideally, educated to degree level in Electronic, Mechanical Engineering or relevant subject.
• Previous experience within an NPI role and preferably within the Gas Sensor or a Safety Instrument related industry.
• Strong understanding of DFM/DFA principles, PFMEA, and production process development.
• Hands-on experience with assembly processes (electromechanical preferred), test development, and process validation.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• Strong problem-solving skills using structured methodologies.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• A high level of attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Desirable attributes

• Understanding of Gas Sensor Technologies and/or safety equipment.
• Proficiency in CAD software and other engineering tools.
• Familiarity with regulatory and certification standards (ATEX, IECEx, UL, and CE).
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, six sigma, and continuous improvement tools.

Details

This role is offered on a Full-time, permanent basis. The salary offered is depending on experience and offers benefits.

How to Apply

Please apply to Gemma Turp through our website or alternatively, you can email a copy of your CV and covering letter to gemma@horizoneast.co.uk. We aim to respond with specific feedback to every applicant via email within 14 days. However, as we are a small two-person independent agency, if we are extremely busy this may take longer. If you would like feedback sooner, then feel free to contact us via email and we will come back to you ASAP.