New Product Introduction Engineer

Job Title: NPI Process Engineer

Location: Buckingham

Pay Range: Competitive

Contract Type: Permanent

A leading automotive lighting manufacturer supplying luxury and supercar brands is seeking an experienced NPI Process Engineer to join its Launch & SVO team. This role is responsible for delivering robust manufacturing processes for new product introduction projects, ensuring products are launched efficiently, cost-effectively, and to the highest quality standards.

Working closely with cross-functional project teams, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in developing manufacturing processes, driving continuous improvement, and supporting projects through to successful production handover and closure.

Key Responsibilities – NPI Process Engineer

Process Development & Continuous Improvement:

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes to achieve high levels of quality, cost efficiency, and delivery performance (QCD).


• Review and optimise manufacturing methods, tooling, and materials to support cost reduction initiatives.


• Lead continuous improvement activities across manufacturing operations.


• Support quality investigations and implement robust root cause corrective actions.


• Lead and facilitate continuous improvement teams focused on manufacturing performance.

Documentation & Manufacturing Engineering:

• Create, maintain, and manage key process documentation, including PFMEAs and Control Plans.


• Develop and support manufacturing processes for new products and new product introductions (NPI).


• Support the integration of BOMs, routing structures, and SAP system requirements.


• Assist with RFQ creation and manufacturing cost assessments.


• Conduct individual component reviews to support tooling and production readiness documentation.

Project & Product Launch Support:

• Support project teams in achieving programme phase exit milestones.


• Drive Design for Manufacture (DFM) activities throughout the product development lifecycle.


• Support DFMEA activities and manufacturing risk assessments.


• Assist with project development activities and engineering reviews.


• Lead or support pre-series and prototype builds where required.


• Provide manufacturing support throughout product launch and continue support until project closure.

Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance:

• Ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with company Health & Safety policies.


• Adhere to Environmental and 5S standards across all manufacturing and project activities.


• Promote safe working practices and continuous workplace organisation improvements.

Qualifications & Requirements – NPI Process Engineer

• Minimum of 5 years' experience within an assembly manufacturing or manufacturing engineering environment.


• Proven track record of delivering manufacturing process improvements within assembly operations.


• Experience supporting new product introduction and product launch activities.


• Knowledge of PFMEA, DFMEA, Control Plans, and manufacturing process development.


• Six Sigma experience preferred, with Black Belt qualification advantageous but not essential.


• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive "can-do" approach.


• Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead teams through improvement


• initiatives.


• Experience working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ideally automotive or related sectors.

What We Can Offer – NPI Process Engineer

• Competitive Salary


• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays


• Pension Scheme


• Career Development Opportunities


• Modern Manufacturing Environment


• Employee Benefits and Discount Schemes