Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Posted 1 week ago by Seismic Recruitment
£26 Per hour
Undetermined
Onsite
Peterborough, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The NPI Lead Manufacturing Engineer role in Peterborough involves overseeing manufacturing readiness for new engine programs, focusing on upgrading production lines for a new engine platform. The position requires collaboration with various teams to ensure seamless transitions from design to production while maintaining high standards of quality and safety. This role offers significant visibility and impact within a global technical services team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead Manufacturing Engineering activities across all NPI gateways (G1–G6).
- Manage tooling, fixtures, and equipment from specification through to commissioning.
- Develop and maintain process documentation: PFMEA, control plans, SOPs, and work instructions.
- Support prototype, pilot, and validation builds, resolving issues between gateways.
- Collaborate with Product Engineering on Design for Manufacturing and change management.
- Deliver PPAP elements, capability studies, and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
- Present ME status, risks, and mitigation plans at programme reviews and gateway approvals.
Key Skills:
- Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related discipline.
- 5+ years in NPI, launch engineering, or programme delivery (automotive, aerospace, or other assembly/automation environments).
- Strong knowledge of engine assembly, machining, or precision manufacturing processes.
- Proven experience delivering gated NPI programmes.
- PFMEA, control plans, statistical validation, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with PLM systems (Team Centre preferred), 2D AutoCAD, and CAD modelling (Creo or Fusion 360).
- Strong communication and project management skills.
Salary (Rate): £25.75/hr
City: Peterborough
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
NPI Lead Manufacturing Engineer Peterborough - Fully on site - with minimal travel (5%)
We’re looking for an experienced NPI Lead Manufacturing Engineer to play a pivotal role in delivering manufacturing readiness for new and updated engine programmes. You’ll be at the heart of upgrading existing production lines to support a brand-new engine platform, ensuring seamless transition from design to full-scale production.
Why You’ll Love This Role
- Work on modern, automated production lines and a brand-new engine platform.
- Be part of a global technical services team shaping engineering standards across five manufacturing sites.
- High visibility role with a tangible impact on new product introduction and operational capability.
What You’ll Do
- Lead Manufacturing Engineering activities across all NPI gateways (G1–G6), ensuring readiness at each stage.
- Manage tooling, fixtures, and equipment from specification through to commissioning.
- Develop and maintain process documentation: PFMEA, control plans, SOPs, and work instructions.
- Support prototype, pilot, and validation builds, resolving issues between gateways.
- Collaborate with Product Engineering on Design for Manufacturing and change management.
- Deliver PPAP elements, capability studies, and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
- Present ME status, risks, and mitigation plans at programme reviews and gateway approvals.
Experience & Skills:
- Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related discipline.
- 5+ years in NPI, launch engineering, or programme delivery (automotive, aerospace, or other assembly/automation environments).
- Strong knowledge of engine assembly, machining, or precision manufacturing processes.
- Proven experience delivering gated NPI programmes.
- PFMEA, control plans, statistical validation, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with PLM systems (Team Centre preferred), 2D AutoCAD, and CAD modelling (Creo or Fusion 360).
- Strong communication and project management skills.