NPI Engineer - Electronics - N Bucks

My clients in North Bucks have an immediate requirement for an NPI Engineer Electronics.

This role is commutable from Milton Keynes Newport Pagnell St. Neots Biggleswade Sandy Bedford.

My clients are a world leader in in the design manufacture and continuous improvement of wireless condition monitoring solutions. Their technology is used in 35 countries in rail construction and mining. More than 30000 sensors were installed last year helping users manage ground and structural movement landslide risk geotechnical behaviour rail track movement and much more.

Tasks

Main Duties & Responsibilities:
As NPI Engineer you will provide an administration link between the engineering product management and operational disciplines with specific focus on all activities associated with New Product Introductions.
This role reports to the Quality Assurance Manager and there may be an occasional requirement for national travel primarily to meet suppliers and customers and support product deployment.

Responsibilities include although are not limited to the following:
Work alongside the Head of Quality to manage allocated projects through a structured gated process from concept/quotation to productionhandover.
Analyse and recommend improvements to all production processes and methods to facilitate cost reduction and quality improvement.
Ensure compliance to all ECO procedures and work instructions.
Maintain process to communicate all engineering changes to internal and external stakeholders.
Support of production line tooling and equipment to support manufacturing processes.
Own creation of new part numbers BOM creations/structure and BOM costings.
Preparation of Control documents/work instructions and provide technical support to production departments when necessary.
With help of Quality Engineers perform FEMA PFMEA study to understand the Production process and improve production time.
Generate and issue Component Inspection report FAIR reports and manage PPAP process (if applicable).

Requirements

Relevant Skills & Competencies:
Successful candidates should be able to demonstrate the following relevant skills and competencies:
A selfstarter with good facilitation skills.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organisation and with customers and suppliers.
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
Ability to understand and communicate technical data and specifications.
Able to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Relevant Knowledge & Experience:
Candidates should assess their suitability against the following essential and/or desirable relevant knowledge and experience:
Essential:
Degree qualified (or with equivalent experience) in an engineering discipline.
Strong demonstrable background in Electronic Manufacturing.
Ability to manage project and coordinate project review meetings.
Interpretation of drawings (ASME and ISO) and GD&T technical specifications Gerber Files and product control documentation.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with fluency in written and spoken English.
Experience using 3D CAD software SolidEdge preferred but others are acceptable too.
Good computer skills with competency in using MS Office suite and other software as necessary.

Desirable:
Previous experience within Sensor manufacturing industry is an added advantage.
Experience working with projects in APQP/PPAP environment is preferred.
Use of PFMEA/DFMEA/Control plan tools and risk management techniques.
Awareness of measurement and calibration standards.
Competent user of Microsoft Office suite and Project.
Awareness / exposure to direct communication with OEM customers.

Benefits

Package:
Salary to c40k negotiable for a candidate with extremely well matched skills & experience.
Workplace Pension Scheme with matched employer contributions.
Life Assurance scheme.
Cycle to Work Scheme.
Tech Purchase Scheme.
Learning & Development scheme including a variety of training courses.

To apply for this NPI Engineer Electronics role in North Bucks please contact us ASAP!