Manufacturing & NPI
$57,000–$57,000 year
On-site · Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Manufacturing & NPI Engineer required to transition products from prototype through full-scale manufacturing in a 6-month contract in Cardiff. The role focuses on designing and implementing manufacturing processes, assembly methods, production workflows, tooling and fixtures, and setting up production facilities and workstations. Responsibilities include developing tooling, jigs, and assembly aids; producing CAD models and engineering drawings (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar); resolving manufacturing challenges with the Lead Engineer; supporting prototype builds, product testing, validation, and manufacturing trials; conducting risk assessments and supporting CE/UKCA compliance and machine guarding; supporting NPI activities and ensuring smooth transition into production; liaising with suppliers and fabrication partners; identifying process improvements and opportunities to increase capacity; and performing root cause analysis and corrective actions. Essential skills include 3+ years in related engineering environments, CAD proficiency, tooling/fixtures design, risk assessments, and a hands-on manufacturing mindset. Desirable: startup/early-stage product development experience.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years' experience within Manufacturing Engineering, Production Engineering, NPI, Industrialisation, or Mechanical Engineering environments
- Experience developing manufacturing processes, assembly methods, tooling, fixtures, or production solutions
- Experience supporting products through NPI, manufacturing readiness, or production implementation activities
- Strong CAD experience using SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor, or similar software
- Experience designing tooling, jigs, fixtures, or manufacturing equipment
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, process improvement, and engineering problem solving
- Experience supporting risk assessments, manufacturing safety, machine guarding, or compliance activities
- Practical hands-on engineering mindset with the ability to work within workshop and manufacturing environments
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