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At Quest Global, we are looking for New Product Introduction Engineer at Derby
Which is a permanent role and 100% office and visit to customer locations around Europe
Job Requirements
We are seeking an experienced NPI (New Product Introduction) Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing company located in UK in Derbyshire or West Midlands areas. The successful candidate will be responsible for fostering long-term relationships with customers, ensuring their expectations are met, and enhancing efficiency through exceptional service delivery skills. This role is crucial in the NPI process, playing a key part in the successful implementation and launch of new projects for both customers and their suppliers. The primary focus areas for this position include NPI, capacity planning, producibility, problem-solving, and lean processes for new product introductions.
Responsibilities
Primary Liaison: Serve as the main point of contact for NPI activities between the customer and their suppliers.
Project Management: Manage multiple projects concurrently with a global team.
Implementation and Distribution: Facilitate the effective implementation and distribution of new products for suppliers, ensuring all quality control standards are met.
Cross-Functional Coordination: Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, quality assurance, and third-party collaborators.
Supplier Collaboration: Work closely with suppliers to define, develop, and launch new or improved products.
Process Improvement: Analyse and recommend enhancements to production processes and methods to reduce costs and improve quality.
Operational Planning: Develop and oversee an operational NPI plan, set operational KPIs, track project progress, manage risks, and report accordingly.
Analytical Leadership: Provide leadership in project management, technical expertise, and quality assurance for product analytics.
Manufacturing Planning: Develop manufacturing plans for assigned materials, including raw and finished goods, capacity planning, and roadmaps.
NPI Methodologies: Assist in refining NPI methodologies, interfaces, and processes within the operational matrix to ensure smooth product introductions.
Process Control: Assist in directing and controlling processes in line with defined policies and procedures, and conduct analyses and audits to recommend improvements in safety, quality, cost, waste reduction, and efficiency.
Manufacturing Readiness: Ensure the readiness of all major new product materials for manufacturing.
Risk Management: Identify manufacturing risks and bottlenecks and provide solutions using problem-solving techniques and project management.
European Collaboration: Collaborate with and support the European NPI manager.
This list represents a selection of responsibilities. Additional tasks may be assigned to support evolving business needs.
Would be an advantage if you have managed financials for a project or similar.
Work Experience
Aerospace Engineering Experience: Proven expertise in aerospace engineering.
Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
Supportive Attitude: Willingness to assist and support colleagues.
Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical skills combined with excellent interpersonal abilities.
Project Management: Proficient in managing projects from inception to completion.
Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational capabilities.
Prioritization: Ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
NPI Experience: Experience in New Product Introduction.
Machining Knowledge: Familiarity with machining processes.
Lean/Continuous Improvement: Essential experience with Lean processes (Kaizen, SMED, Kanban, 5S).
Technical Drawings: Ability to read and understand technical drawings.
Quality Operations: Familiarity with quality operations such as PPAP/APQP or equivalent.
Quality Project Management: Ability to manage quality aspects of NPI and prototype manufacturing.
Manufacturing Optimization: Capability to optimize manufacturing methods and tooling/machine layouts.
Flexibility: Willingness to work flexible hours, including potential weekend and foreign travel.
Travel Readiness: Ability to travel on short notice.
Requirements:
Must possess a full UK driving license and vehicle.
Must be a UK national with a valid UK/European passport.
This position involves extensive travel within the UK and across Europe.
