NPI Engineer - Gas Detection | Cambridge area (on-site)

I’m working with a well-established gas detection and sensing business based in Cambridge to hire a NPI Engineer, a new position working across a number of engineering teams. They design and manufacture their products on-site and supply both directly and as an OEM into safety-critical environments (think emergency services, industrial safety, hazardous environments).

The company is around 100 people, with a strong and growing R&D function (~20 engineers) spanning electronics, mechanical, firmware, software, UX and project engineering. They’ve had a very strong year and are investing further in new product development.

They’re now looking to bring in an NPI Engineer to strengthen the bridge between R&D and production.

The role

This is a hands-on NPI role with real ownership.

You’ll be responsible for taking new products from late-stage development through to production, improving how designs translate into build, test and manufacture. There’s a new product currently being scoped that this person will own end to end.

You’ll work closely with R&D engineers, manufacturing, quality and supply chain, helping move the organisation towards stronger, more repeatable product introduction.

This is very much an on-site role (5 days a week) – the value here is being close to the engineers, the production line and the product.

What they’re looking for

• Experience as an NPI / Manufacturing / Production Engineer in a physical product environment
• Strong understanding of bringing products into manufacture, not just designing them
• Comfortable working on-site, solving real production issues with engineers and operators
• Good communicator – collaboration and soft skills matter here
• Experience with sensors, instrumentation or regulated products is a big plus (but not essential)

Gas sensing experience isn’t required, but if you’ve worked with sensors or safety-critical hardware before, that will definitely help.

What matters to them

They care a lot about values and attitude. People who do well here are practical, collaborative and take ownership. Someone who’s done production on-site before and enjoys that environment will stand out.

They’re supportive of development – if you’re strong today but want to grow further, they’ll invest in training and progression.
They’re hiring as soon as possible, but they won’t rush a decision for the wrong person.

Interview process

• Stage 1: 30-minute Teams call with the hiring manager (experience and fit)
• Stage 2: On-site interview (2–2.5 hours), including:
  • Short presentation (10 mins)
  • Technical discussion with the team
  • Tour of the facilities
  • Time with HR

Salary & practicalities

• Salary: up to £55,000 (some flexibility for an exceptional fit)
• Location: Cambridge area (on-site)
• Sponsorship: not available
• Benefits to include early finish on Friday, annual bonus, private medical and many more that we discuss on a call

If you’re an NPI engineer who enjoys being close to product, people and production – and wants real ownership rather than paperwork – this is a good one to look at.

If you want to apply or have a quiet chat first, get in touch with Alex Flory @ SoCode Recruitment via this advert, or find him on LinkedIn to chat.