Published:
29 July 2025
NPI Engineer / Manufacturing Engineer - Interior Trim
Contract
Chichester, West Sussex
Automotive
£25.95 - £32.00 per hour
Job description
NPI Engineer / Manufacturing Engineer - Interior Trim
A luxury automotive brand is seeking an experienced NPI/Manufacturing Engineer to work with the Bespoke Interior Trim team.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Conduct evaluations for feasibility and cost for New Product Introduction (NPI) of low volume, high value products for manufacture within the Interior Trim Bespoke Studio.
- Project management of Interior Trim Centre activities through entire NPI process including evaluation, engineering / development, industrialisation and launch.
- Participate in design and engineering reviews, conduct risk-based evaluations of production processes and implement risk mitigations.
- Plan and deliver evaluation trials, prototypes, and initial trial batch production through to integration of a stable process capable of delivering the required volume output.
- Perform and lead cross-functional problem-solving using DMAIC methodology.
- Develop, improve and industrialise new and existing manufacturing processes.
- Lead purchasing and commissioning of new jigs, fixtures, tooling and equipment as defined by each project.
Skills & Experience
- Experience in a manufacturing engineering role preferably within automotive, aerospace or marine
- Knowledge of NPI, APQP & Project Management.
- Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement techniques
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage complex technical issues
- Interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Preferable - degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering
Interested, please contact Graeme at Vibe recruit on 07971 309403 or apply immediately
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