We are working with an established technology business looking to recruit an experienced NPI Engineer to join its growing engineering team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an NPI professional to take ownership of introducing new products into manufacturing, managing the transition from initial development and prototyping through to production and full-scale manufacturing.
The Role
- Lead the end-to-end NPI process, transferring new products from development into volume production.
- Work closely with external manufacturing partners and suppliers to ensure production readiness.
- Develop and implement manufacturing processes, equipment and assembly methods.
- Apply DFM/DFA principles to optimise product designs for manufacturability, quality and cost.
- Manage prototype builds, coordinating materials, build plans and production readiness.
- Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions relating to manufacturing issues.
- Develop and review manufacturing documentation and supplier work instructions.
- Support manufacturing partners during production ramp-up and ongoing operations.
- Coordinate with internal teams to ensure successful product introductions.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience as an NPI, Manufacturing, Production or Process Engineer.
- Strong background in electro-mechanical product manufacturing.
- Experience managing NPI projects from concept through to production.
- Understanding of SMT, PCB assembly and electro-mechanical assembly processes.
- Experience working with contract manufacturers.
- Good knowledge of DFM/DFA principles.
- Experience analysing manufacturing data, production yields and process performance.
- Familiarity with Six Sigma, SPC and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Knowledge of injection moulding and/or metal casting would be advantageous.
- Experience with PLM systems would be beneficial.
- HNC, degree or equivalent experience in an engineering discipline.
The Opportunity
You’ll join a collaborative engineering environment within a growing technology business, working alongside cross-functional teams and external manufacturing partners.
The role offers the opportunity to influence product design, manufacturing processes and production strategy while playing a key part in bringing new products to market.
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New Product Introduction Engineer employer: Oho Group
Join a pioneering early-stage AI company in London, where you'll have the unique opportunity to work on foundational technology that shapes how organisations understand and reason over complex information. With a strong emphasis on autonomy and technical influence, you'll be part of a small, highly capable team that values innovative thinking and offers meaningful ownership in the company's success. The collaborative and flexible work culture fosters personal growth and encourages you to turn research ideas into impactful production systems.
