Our client, a leading company in the aerospace sector, is searching for a highly skilled NPI Manufacturing Engineer to join their team in Fareham. This permanent, full-time role entails working onsite, providing impactful and energy-efficient solutions, thereby contributing to a sustainable future. The company's Aerospace business is renowned for its integrated fuel systems for aircraft and offers extensive testing facilities for various fuel types and conditions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end NPI activities using gated project frameworks (e.g., MRL, PPAP, AS9145, ProLaunch).
- Develop and execute manufacturing plans, readiness reviews, and standard operating procedures.
- Drive Design for Manufacturability & Assembly (DFMEA/PFMEA) reviews with engineering teams.
- Define production process flow, routings, and required tooling/fixturing.
- Support prototype builds, engineering trials, and qualification runs.
- Create additive manufactured tooling, Poka Yoke fixturing, using CAD modelling.
- Develop detailed manufacturing work instructions, standard work, and build documentation.
- Perform tolerance analysis, process capability studies, and risk assessments (PFMEA).
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering is preferred.
- Experience in aerospace or a similarly regulated mechanical manufacturing environment.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher.
- Demonstrated experience and involvement with NPI projects.
- Strong working knowledge of manufacturing processes such as assembly and integration, fuel systems, and special processes (heat treatment, surface finishing, part marking, etc.).
- Experience with automation, digital manufacturing, or Industry 4.0 technologies (e.g., AutoCAD, SOLIDWORKS).
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Challenging projects in a dynamic, collaborative team
- Opportunities for internal promotion and professional growth
- Continuous learning and development opportunities
- Commitment to health, safety, and employee wellbeing
If you are a dedicated NPI Manufacturing Engineer looking to progress your career in a leading aerospace company, we encourage you to apply now.
