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Principal Manufacturing Engineer

Henderson Scott
Posted 7 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Bolton, Lancashire BL5 1EE, England

Salary

£50,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Principal Manufacturing Engineer - New Product Introduction (NPI) position is available in Bolton, Bristol, or Stevenage with a salary of circa £47,000 plus bonus and excellent benefits.
  • This role requires a background in Manufacturing Engineering with experience in NPI and a formal technical apprenticeship or a BEng in a relevant Engineering field.
  • Candidates should possess strong team leadership, problem-solving, and report writing skills, and be comfortable working independently.
  • The position involves leading NPI manufacturing activities, developing manufacturing architecture, and managing a small team of engineers.
  • The job offers hybrid working with on-site requirements of 4-5 days per week and focuses on career progression and project ownership.
Principal Manufacturing Engineer - New Product Introduction (NPI)


?? Location: [Bolton / Bristol / Stevenage]
?? Salary: Circa £47,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
?? Hybrid working: On-site 4-5 days/week due to project classification

Are you a driven Manufacturing Engineer looking for your next career step in an organisation where innovation meets precision engineering? This is your chance to play a leading role in New Product Introduction (NPI), influencing design, driving manufacturability, and delivering cutting-edge manufacturing solutions.



Why join?

    • ?? Up to £2,500 annual bonus

    • ?? Flexible working arrangements

    • ?? Up to 15 additional days of flexi leave

    • ??????????? Enhanced parental leave

    • ?? Subsidised meals & free parking

    • ?? Strong focus on career progression and project ownership



What you'll be doing:

  • Leading NPI manufacturing activities and working closely with Design and Producibility experts
  • Developing manufacturing architecture, MIT plans, and validation strategies
  • Creating and approving test and manufacturing instructions
  • Driving process FMEAs and capability improvements
  • Managing and mentoring a small team of engineers
  • Collaborating across functions to deliver bid packages, resolve technical issues, and ensure effective manufacturing solutions
  • Supporting Continuous Improvement initiatives and cross-site collaboration
  • Potential for some UK and overseas travel


What we're looking for:

  • A background in Manufacturing Engineering with experience in NPI
  • A formal technical apprenticeship (NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21) with HNC/HND or equivalent
  • OR a BEng in a relevant Engineering field
  • Strong team leadership, problem-solving and report writing skills
  • Comfortable working independently with a proactive mindset


If you're ready to take ownership of exciting manufacturing challenges, influence design at an early stage, and lead with impact, we'd love to hear from you.


Apply today and help shape the next generation of high-performance engineering.

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