Senior New Product Introduction Manager

Job Title: SeniorNew Product Introduction Manager


Why join Raytheon.

Raytheon are looking for an NPI (New Product Introduction) Engineering Manager for a high-impact leadership role responsible for bridging the gap between R&D and full-scale manufacturing.

What You Will Do:

• Strategic Leadership: Direct a cross-functional team of manufacturing and process engineers to design and industrialise new electronic products from initial design concept (RFQ) through to full production handover.
• Lifecycle Management: Lead products through formal stage-gate processes (e.g. AS9145 APQP) from initial bid and concept to production handover.
• Design for Excellence (DfX): Champion Design for Manufacturability (DfM) Testability (DfT) and Cost (DfC) to ensure designs are robust and cost-effective.
• Risk Mitigation: Manage Manufacturing Readiness Levels (MRL) and conduct Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to identify and resolve production risks early.
• Supply Chain Integration: Collaborate with procurement and external suppliers to ensure component availability and manufacturing capability.
• Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify and resolve technical or supply chain risks using PFMEA and root-cause analysis (RCCA).
• Technical Reporting: Establish project baselines for cost schedule and quality providing regular updates to senior leadership and customers.
• Cost & Schedule Control: Establish and monitor project baselines for cost schedule and scope frequently reporting progress to senior stakeholders.
• Process Development: Drive the creation of manufacturing plans work instructions tooling and fixture requirements.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Align diverse departments-including R&D Quality Supply Chain and Operations-to achieve successful launch goals.
• Manufacturing Readiness: Oversee Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) assessments and maturation plans to ensure production lines are capable and stable.
• Gate Review Management: Chair and manage NPI Gate processes Design Gate reviews and Production Readiness Reviews.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Education: A Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Electronic or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Sector Expertise: Proven track record in a highly regulated environment such as Aerospace (AS9100/9102) Defence or Space.
• Standards Knowledge: Expertise in industry-specific standards such as AS9100 AS9145 (APQP/PPAP) and J-STD-001.
• Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain national security vetting (e.g. UK SC or US Secret clearance) is often mandatory.
• Project Management: Proficiency in project management tools (e.g. MS Project Smartsheet) and methodologies (PMP or PRINCE2 certification is highly desirable).
• Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain national security clearance (e.g. SC or Secret clearance) is a standard requirement for defence-related roles.
• Electronics Expertise: Deep understanding of PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly) SMT (Surface Mount Technology) and microelectronics assembly processes.
• Methodologies: Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma and project management frameworks such as PRINCE2 or PMP.
• Systems Proficiency: Skilled in using ERP/MRP tools (e.g. SAP Oracle) and PLM software for configuration control and BOM management.
• Testing & Quality: Deep understanding of PFMEA Root Cause Analysis (RCCA) and automated test equipment (ATE) for electro-mechanical systems.
• Analytical Ability: Strong data-driven decision-making skills to optimise cycle times and reduce unit production costs.
• Design for Excellence (DfX): Deep understanding of Design for Manufacturability (DfM) and Design to Unit Production Cost (DTUPC).
• Technical Interpretation: Ability to interpret complex drawings Bill of Materials (BOMs) and GD&T specifications.
• Advanced Manufacturing: Knowledge of CNC machining automation special processes (e.g. heat treating welding) or electronics assembly (SMT/CCA).

What we offer:

• 25 days holiday statutory public holidays plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr)
• Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
• Company bonus scheme (discretionary).
• 6 times salary Life Assurance with pension.
• Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes including Health Cashplan Dental and Cycle to Work amongst others.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity paternity & shared parental leave

For this role the successful hire will need to be a permanent UK resident and successfully complete a baseline (BPSS) security and background check.