NPI Engineer

NPI Engineer

Location: Hartlepool, County Durham

Wolviston Management Services are supporting out amazing client, a leading UK manufacturer, to recruit NPI Engineers at all levels of experience. This is an exciting opportunity to join a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility.

This role will support the introduction of cutting-edge RF and microwave products into a high-precision manufacturing environment. You will play a key part in transitioning products from development and prototype stages through to full-scale production, ensuring robust, efficient and scalable processes.

Key Responsibilities

Lead new product introduction (NPI) activities from prototype through to production release

Coordinate pilot builds and production readiness reviews

Drive Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) improvements

Develop and implement process flows, control plans, and supporting documentation

Define tooling, fixturing and automation requirements

Support early-stage production and manufacturing ramp-up

Analyse manufacturing data to improve yield, quality, and efficiency

Lead root cause investigations using structured methodologies (8D, DMAIC, FMEA)

Collaborate cross-functionally with design, quality and operations teams Technical Environment

RF and microwave module manufacturing

Electronics and semiconductor assembly

High-reliability, precision manufacturing processes

Statistical Process Control (SPC) and capability analysis

PFMEA and structured industrialisation processes About You

Degree or HND in Electronic Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or similar (or equivalent experience)

Proven experience within high-precision manufacturing environments (e.g. electronics, automotive, or similar)

Experience introducing new products into production environments

Strong problem-solving capability using structured methodologies such as 8D, DMAIC or FMEA

Knowledge of process validation, PFMEA and control plans

Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams Desirable Skills

Experience with CAD tools (e.g. SolidWorks, AutoCAD)

Knowledge of SPC and data-driven manufacturing improvements

Exposure to RF or semiconductor manufacturing

Familiarity with ISO 9001 or IATF 16949 standards What's on Offer

Opportunity to work with cutting-edge RF and communications technology

Involvement in a major UK advanced manufacturing investment

Career development within a specialist and growing sector

Collaborative and innovative engineering environment