- Manage New Product Introduction (NPI) projects from initial quotation through to production handover, in line with internal APQP-based procedures.
- Maintain full control over project deliverables relating to quality, delivery and cost (QDC).
- Lead and support the NPI team, overseeing day-to-day project delivery and team development.
- Deliver technical elements of projects including creation of BOMs, routings, work instructions, and ERP entries.
- Oversee PPAP activity including risk assessments, FMEAs, and process flow documentation.
- Liaise with internal teams and external partners to ensure manufacturability, accurate costing, and efficient tooling development.
- Present project updates and gate reviews to senior stakeholders.
- Degree/HND/HNC qualified in an engineering discipline.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing or engineering role, ideally within the aerospace sector.
- Solid understanding of engineering standards, quality systems, and health & safety requirements.
- Effective communicator with strong leadership and organisational skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with MS Project is advantageous.
- Demonstrates commercial awareness alongside technical capability.
- Experience with MRP/ERP systems
- CAD proficiency (SolidWorks is advantageous)