NPI Lead

NPI Lead Precision Engineering (Nuclear Defence Aerospace and Energy)
Location: Nottingham
Salary: 50000 - 55000 (Dependant on experience)

EMBS Engineering has been instructed on an exclusive basis to appoint a critical hire for a highly respected precision engineering business specialising in build-to-print solutions for demanding sectors including Nuclear Aerospace Defence and Energy. Known for technical excellence quality and long-term customer partnerships our client is looking to expand and hit new record heights.

Are you the bridge between a visionary design and a physical product

We are seeking a high-caliber New Product Introduction (NPI) Lead to spearhead the transition of customer build-to-print designs into full-scale manufacturing. Operating within a fast-paced subcontract environment you will be the central coordinator ensuring that every new product is launched on time within cost targets and at peak quality levels.

The Role:

As the NPI Lead you own the industrialisation phase. You are the critical link between the customer sales engineering supply chain and production. Your mission is to take a customers design handoff and transform it into a repeatable stable manufacturing process. You will lead end-to-end NPI programs managing everything from initial risk analysis to the final production ramp-up and handover.

Whats in it for you

• basic salary (dependent on experience)
• Stability & Longevity - Permanent position
• Hours: 39 per week - early finish on Fridays
• Company bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday
• My EAP
• Healthshield care plan
• Sick pay much more
• Benefits: Pension holiday entitlement healthcare appraisals and much more

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain NPI project plans and timelines.
• Lead cross-functional teams and facilitate design reviews manufacturability assessments (DFM) and risk analyses (PFMEA).
• Interpret and validate customer documentation (drawings BOMs specifications).
• Drive process development including work instructions tooling and fixture requirements.
• Oversee material readiness for pilot builds and validate BOM accuracy.
• Work with procurement and suppliers to achieve cost targets and qualify critical components.
• Ensure all products meet internal and customer standards managing First Article Inspection (FAI) and PPAP processes while leading root-cause analysis for any launch-phase issues.
• Conduct readiness assessments to ensure lines are capable and stable.
• Define and meet key metrics like cycle time and scrap before transitioning to volume manufacturing.

About You:

To excel in this role you should be a technically minded leader who enjoys the challenges of manufacturing. We are looking for:

• The Technical Interpreter: You can dive deep into complex build-to-print documentation drawings and tolerances to ensure they align with process capabilities.
• The Collaborative Coordinator: You have the interpersonal skills to align diverse departmentsfrom Sales to Qualitytoward a single launch goal.
• The Problem Solver: You are proactive in identifying risks through PFMEA and trials capturing lessons learned to refine designs and processes.
• The Results-Driven Manager: You are motivated by on-time on-budget delivery and take pride in high customer satisfaction and repeat business.

Why join

Youll be joining a forward-thinking precision engineering business with strong values a collaborative culture and a clear commitment to long-term customer success. This role offers autonomy visibility and the opportunity to make a tangible impact in a respected aerospace nuclear and defence supply chain.

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About us:

EMBS Engineering is a dedicated talent specialist that partners with some of the UKs most prestigious advanced precision engineering companies within the Aerospace Automotive / Motorsport Nuclear Oil & Gas Green Environmental and FMCG industries.

Well offer you expert support and advice throughout the process to ensure you select and secure a career-defining role

Please note due to the nature of the markets our client supplies into all candidates must be UK residents we cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidate