NPI Engineer

NPI Engineer
Location: Hartlepool, County Durham

Wolviston Management Services are supporting out amazing client, a leading UK manufacturer, to recruit NPI Engineers at all levels of experience. This is an exciting opportunity to join a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility.

This role will support the introduction of cutting-edge RF and microwave products into a high-precision manufacturing environment. You will play a key part in transitioning products from development and prototype stages through to full-scale production, ensuring robust, efficient and scalable processes.
Key Responsibilities
Lead new product introduction (NPI) activities from prototype through to production release
Coordinate pilot builds and production readiness reviews
Drive Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) improvements
Develop and implement process flows, control plans, and supporting documentation
Define tooling, fixturing and automation requirements
Support early-stage production and manufacturing ramp-up
Analyse manufacturing data to improve yield, quality, and efficiency
Lead root cause investigations using structured methodologies (8D, DMAIC, FMEA)
Collaborate cross-functionally with design, quality and operations teams Technical Environment
RF and microwave module manufacturing
Electronics and semiconductor assembly
High-reliability, precision manufacturing processes
Statistical Process Control (SPC) and capability analysis
PFMEA and structured industrialisation processes About You
Degree or HND in Electronic Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or similar (or equivalent experience)
Proven experience within high-precision manufacturing environments (e.g. electronics, automotive, or similar)
Experience introducing new products into production environments
Strong problem-solving capability using structured methodologies such as 8D, DMAIC or FMEA
Knowledge of process validation, PFMEA and control plans
Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams Desirable Skills
Experience with CAD tools (e.g. SolidWorks, AutoCAD)
Knowledge of SPC and data-driven manufacturing improvements
Exposure to RF or semiconductor manufacturing
Familiarity with ISO 9001 or IATF 16949 standards What's on Offer
Opportunity to work with cutting-edge RF and communications technology
Involvement in a major UK advanced manufacturing investment
Career development within a specialist and growing sector
Collaborative and innovative engineering environment