NPI Engineer in Colchester

NPI Engineer | Colchester area | Up to £35,000 | Excellent Benefits

Have you worked in electronics manufacturing and enjoy taking a product from prototype to production? We’re recruiting an NPI Engineer for an electronics manufacturer in the Colchester area. You’ll work in a small cross-functional team to introduce new products and variants into low-volume manufacturing.

This is a hands-on role that combines first builds, electronics fault-finding and production documentation. You’ll work with Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement and Quality, liaising with customers as needed to make sure products meet requirements and can be built safely, cost-effectively and on schedule.

What you’ll do as NPI Engineer

• Coordinate and support first builds, working with design and manufacturing teams to resolve build issues and make sure products are assembled as intended.
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of accurate bills of materials (BOMs) in the MRP system.
• Write clear assembly instructions and other build documentation for production handover.
• Review designs for manufacture (DFM) and work with colleagues to meet quality, cost and delivery targets.
• Identify and implement improvements to manufacturing processes and workflows.
• Provide practical technical support to other departments when build or manufacturing issues arise.

What you’ll bring

• Experience in electronics manufacturing and a good understanding of electronics assembly and production methods.
• Practical soldering and wiring skills, including rework and replacement of through-hole and surface-mount (SMT) components.
• The ability to read electronic schematics for fault-finding and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience producing clear build documentation and using Microsoft Office and ERP or MRP systems.
• An understanding of new product introduction and the product lifecycle, with the organisation and problem-solving skills to coordinate work across teams.
• A degree, HNC or HND in a relevant engineering discipline, or equivalent industry experience.

Experience interpreting mechanical 3D models, using SolidWorks or working with Sage X3 would be an advantage.

What’s on offer

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to buy and sell holiday
• Life assurance
• Health and wellbeing benefits, including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Training and further education opportunities
• Company social events

If you’re interested in this NPI Engineer role, apply today!