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NPI Project Engineer

Heybridge Associates
Posted 23 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Shipley, West Yorkshire BD17 7PY, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The job opening is for an NPI Project Engineer at DENSO Marston, a leading company in off-highway cooling systems.
  • Candidates should have strong project management skills and ideally 3-5 years of experience in a similar role.
  • The position offers a salary of ÂŁ40,000 to ÂŁ45,000 per year, along with various benefits including 25 days of annual leave and a stakeholder pension scheme.
  • The role involves overseeing the introduction of new designs into manufacturing, leading the design and procurement of production tooling, and ensuring quality standards are met.
  • Applicants should possess a degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering and have proficiency in 3D CAD, with a focus on process improvement and effective communication.
Are you ready to take ownership of projects that bring cutting-edge designs to life on the factory floor? If so, this role is for you…We are looking for a talented NPI Project Engineer for our client DENSO Marston, a global leader in off-highway cooling systems.  You will play a pivotal role in the New Product Introduction (NPI) team. This is your opportunity to be part of a global manufacturing company where your ideas, technical expertise, and project management skills will directly shape our future.Working Hours & Benefits:
  • 25 days per year + statutory bank holidays
  • Stakeholder pension scheme (max 10% employer contribution)
  • Life assurance x 4 salary and Permanent Health Insurance (PHI) cover following qualifying period
  • Subsidised canteen
  • On-site parking
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Discounts across 100’s of UK retailers
  • Employee Assistance Programme – access to tools to support mental, physical and financial wellbeing.
  • Hybrid Working
  • Flexible start/finish time
    • Monday to Thursday 8:30am – 5:00pm
    • Friday 8:30am – 1:30pm
Your MissionAs a key player in our wider NPI function, you’ll be the bridge between design and production, ensuring a seamless process integration for all new product launches. You'll take the lead in defining, sourcing, and commissioning new jigs, tools, and fixtures, while coordinating trials and early-stage builds. Your role will be crucial in validating manufacturing processes to ensure every new product hits the ground running - on time, within budget, and to the highest quality.Key Responsibilities
  • Own the introduction of new designs into manufacturing from a process perspective.
  • Lead the design, procurement, and commissioning of production tooling and equipment.
  • Create and maintain key process documentation to support production readiness.
  • Drive cross-functional project activity, ensuring milestones and deliverables are met.
  • Use the Engineering Change Management system to monitor progress and track changes.
  • Coordinate trial builds and validation, ensuring new products meet quality standards.
  • Communicate clearly and confidently with internal teams and external stakeholders.
  • Monitor and report on obsolescence costs, ensuring financial control and transparency.
Required Experience & Skills
  • Strong project management capability, ideally using tools like MS Project.
  • Proficient in 3D CAD (Creo preferred) and interpreting 2D engineering drawings.
  • Demonstrated ability in process improvement and root cause problem solving.
  • Excellent communicator and team player, with the ability to influence at all levels.
  • A confident self-starter who can make decisions, manage complexity, and lead change.
  • Understanding of manufacturing MRP systems is a bonus.
  • Tenacious and motivated, with a can-do attitude and drive to challenge the status quo.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Degree (or equivalent experience) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.

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