Careers / NPI Engineer (Milton Keynes, UK)

The Role

We are seeking the right individual to join our Quality team in the role of NPI Engineer.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

As NPI Engineer you will provide an administration link between the engineering, product management and operational disciplines, with specific focus on all activities associated with New Product Introductions.

Reporting, Location & Travel

This role reports to the Head of Quality; the NPI Engineer is an office-based role, based in Milton Keynes.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, although are not limited to the following:

• Work alongside the Head of Quality to manage allocated projects through a structured gated process from concept/quotation to production-handover.
• Analyse and recommend improvements to all production processes and methods to facilitate cost reduction and quality improvement.
• Ensure compliance to all ECO procedures and work instructions.
• Maintain process to communicate all engineering changes to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support of production line tooling and equipment to support manufacturing processes.
• Own creation of new part numbers, BOM creations/structure and BOM costings.
• Preparation of Control documents/work instructions and provide technical support to production departments when necessary.
• With help of Quality Engineers, perform FEMA, PFMEA study to understand the Production process and improve production time.
• Generate and issue Component Inspection report, FAIR reports and manage PPAP process (if applicable).
• Act with integrity, competence and respect towards colleagues and customers.

Relevant Skills & Competencies​

Successful candidates should be able to demonstrate the following relevant skills and competencies:

• A self-starter with good facilitation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organisation and with customers and suppliers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to understand and communicate technical data and specifications.
• Able to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Relevant Knowledge & Experience

Candidates should assess their suitability against the following essential and/or desirable relevant knowledge and experience:

Essential:

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline.
• Strong, demonstrable background in Electronic Manufacturing.
• Ability to manage project and coordinate project review meetings.
• Interpretation of drawings (ASME and ISO) and GD&T, technical specifications, Gerber Files and product control documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with fluency in written and spoken English.
• Experience using 3D CAD software's – SolidEdge preferred but others are acceptable too.
• Good computer skills with competency in using MS Office suite and other software as necessary.

Desirable:

• Previous experience within Sensor manufacturing industry is added advantage.
• Experience working with projects in APQP/PPAP environment is preferred.
• Use of PFMEA/DFMEA/Control plan tools and risk management techniques.
• Awareness of measurement and calibration standards.
• Excellent user of Microsoft Office suite and Project.
• Awareness / exposure to direct communication with OEM customers.

Employee Benefits

In return for a rewarding and fulfilling career, successful candidates can look forward to receiving a competitive salary, plus a number of additional employee benefits:

• Annual Leave Entitlement: Employees have twenty-five days annual leave entitlement each year, for use between January to December; this is in addition to Bank Holidays of which there are typically eight.
• Pension Scheme: Employees are automatically enrolled into the Company’s Workplace Pension Scheme with personal contributions of 5% or more, with the company matching contributions up to 5%.
• Group Life Assurance: Employees are automatically enrolled into the Company’s GLA scheme which pays 4 x salary in the event of death in service, and includes an Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7 advice line and a healthcare app.
• Private Healthcare & Cash Plan: Employees are eligible to join the private medical insurance (PMI) scheme, enhanced to include Medical History Disregard, and the accompanying cash plan which offers cash back on optical, dental, dental injury, prescriptions and various therapies.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Employees have the opportunity to purchase bikes and accessories at significantly reduced rates, with repayments made through salary sacrifice over a period of 12-18 months.
• Tech Scheme: similar to the Cycle to Work scheme, Employees are able to purchase laptops, phones, appliances and more from Currys at discounted rates, with repayments made through salary sacrifice over a period of 12 months.
• Learning & Development: Employees are encouraged to continue their career development through the group’s Aspire programme; there are a huge variety of training courses and development opportunities available through the Previan Learning Centre with subjects ranging from Time Management and Communication Skills, through to Project Management and Languages.
• Volunteer Time Off: Employees are able to take up to 20 hours of paid time off to volunteer each year. There are a variety of activities available via Previan’s online volunteering and fundraising platform, with Employees also having the option of nominating additional volunteering activities to host or participate in, whether individually or as a team event.

Full details of the Employee Benefits are available upon request, or will be made available on provision of an offer of employment.

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Thank you for your interest, we wish you every success with your application.