NPI Engineer

The NPI Engineer is a crucial role within the team, and will be instrumental in the transition of new and modified products from design through to production.

This role encompasses the industrialization of design changes for existing products, the introduction of new products into our manufacturing operations, and ensuring robust configuration control

Operating worldwide, Safran Helicopter Engines employ 5,900 people and have more than 2,500 customers in 155 countries, and 22,000 engines in service.

Located in Fareham on the South Coast of the UK, we've been a leader in the aerospace market for over 80 years, with a reputation for putting our customers first. Supporting both the civil and military markets, our UK facility is the European Maintenance Centre Hub for the Safran Helicopter Engines Group.

As a valued member of our team, these are just a few of the benefits you'll receive:

25 days holiday a year (plus bank holidays)
Flexitime - where you can accrue up to your contractual hours
On site restaurant with daily £1.50 subsidy for lunch
Costa coffee on site
Generous 7% pension contributions
Health cash back scheme
Purchase of company shares
Annual bonus
Company sick pay
Our dedicated Benefits Portal with a range of lifestyle benefits, including life assurance, cycle to work, retail discounts, access to healthcare & wellbeing services.
Green scheme o Accrue points for traveling to work by bike, walking, public transport or car share o Once a quarter receive Amazon vouchers for the points (40 points = £10)As NPI Engineer, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams including commercial, purchasing, and operations to facilitate seamless product introductions and enhancements.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate and implement design changes for existing products to improve manufacturability and performance.
Develop and document manufacturing processes, work instructions, and quality assurance protocols for design changes.
Coordinate cross-departmental input to ensure changes meet cost, quality, and delivery goals.
Lead the transition of new products from the design phase through to production, ensuring alignment with manufacturing capabilities.
Oversee prototype builds, pilot runs, and production ramp-up to full-scale manufacturing.
Establish and manage configuration control processes to ensure product consistency and traceability.
Collaborate with commercial teams to ensure product specifications align with customer requirements.
Work closely with purchasing to select materials and components that meet technical and cost requirements.
Coordinate with operations to integrate new products and process improvements into the production environment efficiently.
Propose and implement process optimizations based on data-driven insights.What you'll need:

Minimum of 5 years of experience in product engineering, preferably in the aerospace sector or a similar regulated business sector.
Experience with configuration management and documentation systems.
Project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects concurrently.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
Desirable:

Familiarity with quality standards and regulatory requirements in aerospace manufacturing or a similarly regulated business sector.

Diversity and Inclusion

We want Safran Helicopter Engines UK to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential.

We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks.

We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Safran Helicopter Engines UK an inclusive place to work