NPI Manager

We are partnering with an established and growing aerospace manufacturing organisation specialising in precision-engineered components, seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer & NPI Manager to join their engineering function.

This is a high-impact role where you will take ownership of New Product Introduction (NPI), driving projects from initial quotation through to successful production launch while improving manufacturing performance across the business.

As a key member of the engineering team, you will lead NPI activity and play a critical role in developing robust, efficient manufacturing processes for complex aerospace components.

You will work cross-functionally with engineering, quality, production, and suppliers to ensure products are delivered on time, on cost, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end NPI process from RFQ through to production approval


• Apply APQP methodologies to identify and mitigate manufacturing and supply chain risks


• Develop, implement, and continuously improve manufacturing processes


• Produce and maintain manufacturing routings, process maps, and work instructions


• Analyse and support engineering change requests and implementation


• Lead and support root cause analysis for non-conformance investigations


• Collaborate with CNC programmers, production teams, and suppliers to optimise performance and reduce cost


• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (lean, 5S, waste reduction)


• Conduct process validation and establish process controls


• Provide technical input into quotations and contract reviews


• Act as deputy to the Engineering Manager when required

You will be an experienced manufacturing engineer with strong NPI expertise, ideally within aerospace or a highly regulated industry.

Essential Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment


• Proven experience managing NPI projects (ideally 3+ years)


• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and machining


• Experience with process development, optimisation, and improvement


• Working knowledge of AS9100 / ISO 9001 quality systems


• Strong understanding of APQP, FMEA, and risk mitigation tools


• Experience with ERP/MRP systems


• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills


• Lean manufacturing knowledge (5S, continuous improvement)

• Aerospace sector experience


• CAD/CAM familiarity

• Competitive salary


• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays


• Cycle to Work scheme


• Electric Vehicle (EV) scheme


• Simply Health Plan


• Opportunity to work on complex aerospace projects in a growing business


• A role with real autonomy and influence across engineering and production

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