Position: NPI Engineer

Location: Stourbridge

Hours: Monday - Friday, 07:00 AM - 16:00 PM

Salary: 30,000 - 39,000
Job Type: Full-time, permanently employed by the business

Are you a dynamic professional ready to make a significant impact? Our client is seeking a talented individual to join their expanding team, playing a pivotal role in their mission to deliver exceptional customer service and quality assurance. This business is dedicated to building long-term partnerships with its OEM customers, and they need someone who can drive their commercial strategy by enhancing efficiency and effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Influence: Propel the commercial strategy forward by optimising processes and delivering top-notch service.
Stakeholder Engagement: Foster clear and concise communication with key stakeholders, ensuring alignment and transparency.
Quality Operations: Utilise your expertise in quality operations to maintain high standards and continuous improvement.

What You'll Be Doing:

Expand into new markets alongside sales.
Own project comms-run updates and pre-prod meetings with clarity.
Manage process steps with precision from phase to phase.
Take full ownership of the sample process, end-to-end.
Collaborate with engineers, suppliers, and tech teams to deliver excellence.
Refine and manage NPI processes-track data, timelines, and delivery.
Monitor outbound quality and cut scrap.
Lead yield and efficiency improvement projects.
Review production docs for accuracy and traceability.
Push new methods to perfect casting quality.
Track and reduce rework while cutting costs.
Drive smart design tweaks that boost quality and cut lead times.
Source and secure tools for new launches.
Inspire through strong, positive leadership.

What We're Looking For:

Proven expertise in quality tools essential to NPI (DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, process/quality auditing).
Strong project management skills, particularly in quality aspects of NPI and prototype manufacture.
Proficiency in Excel and Word.
Exceptional communication and coordination abilities.
Collaborative mindset with a knack for working with diverse teams and external suppliers.
Experience in Simulation Software.
Analytical and problem-solving prowess.
Commitment to continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles.

If you have the relevant experience as an NPI Engineer and are looking for a long-term career with progression opportunities, apply today and be part of a thriving team!

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