NPI Engineer

3 weeks ago

United Kingdom McLaren Applied Full time

Purpose of the Role:

The NPI Engineer is a new product development role focusing on design for manufacturing and assembly principles to allow successful and efficient transition from design into production. Positioned between production and engineering teams, this role is the main technical interface between the two and includes post design support work for products in production.

Reporting to the Production Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for liaising with Engineering, Production and project teams to achieve the successful introduction of new products and the continued manufacturing support of our diverse product range.

This will:

  • Reduce the need for product re-spins.
  • Improve the build efficiency and costs in Production.
  • Provide consistency and clarity of manufacturing documentation.
  • Provide a clear and efficient link between Engineering and Production teams.

McLaren Applied (MA) is in the process of switching to Aegis Industrial Software Corporation's FactoryLogix® Manufacturing Execution System (MES) into its electronics manufacturing facility for the presenting assembly documentation.

Role Dimensions:

The role will require overtime during peak periods or as projects demand to ensure the delivery of key objectives and responsibilities is achieved.

Principal Accountabilities:

  • Responsible for successful delivery the NPI Advance 2 deliverables. Supporting the engineering team in the development of new products and readying them for handover to the Production department.
  • Providing & coordinating DFM (Design for Manufacture), DFA (Design for Assembly) and DFT (Design for Test) inputs on NPI designs.
  • Manage the build of prototype units, translating the programme delivery requirements into an operational build plan, identifying constraints in resource and equipment, feeding it back into the programme for alignment.
  • Support prototype builds whilst documenting the process and creating content-rich documents, including interactive 3D models and videos, with the emphasis on creating clear and concise assembly instructions.
  • Lead prototype & post-production build reviews.
  • Migrate existing document packages over to the new format.
  • Work closely with design teams (electronic and mechanical) to ensure smooth and optimised new product introduction (NPI) into manufacturing and production readiness for prototype and production builds .
  • Undertake PFMEA (Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis) on new product developments.
  • Identification and development of specialised equipment and tooling to improve Production efficiencies and quality.
  • Fully contribute to the process of continuous improvement and the company goal of achieving zero defects in accordance with ISO9001 certified quality management systems requirements.
  • Provide guidance on different approaches to development and delivery of solutions/systems that could yield better results.
  • Create electronic documentation in Aegis MES for all new products.
  • Work autonomously within established procedures and practices.
  • Implementation of ECR’s (Engineering Change Requests) to product documentation.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

  • 1st or 2nd class Degree in Engineering or a combination of relevant education and work-related experience within an NPI Environment – a HND or HNC will be considered with strong supporting relevant experience.
  • Has developed proficiency in a range of processes or procedures through job-related training and considerable on-the-job expertise.
  • Experience of using or configuring an MES (Manufacturing Execution System), ideally Aegis FactoryLogix®
  • Comprehensive understanding of relevant IPC standards (IPC-610, J-Standard, 7711).
  • Good knowledge and understanding of electro-mechanical products and manufacturing processes at both PCBA and box build/HL (High Level) assembly.
  • Thorough understanding of electronic equipment design and test processes.
  • Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills in relation to NPI engineering tasks.
  • Experience in creating manufacturing BOM structures for PCBA’s and Box build/HLA’s in conjunction with design to aid the manufacturing processes.
  • Comprehensive understanding of industry standards and regulations thereby ensuring guidelines are followed and machinery and equipment are operated safety.
  • Ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team to meet demanding project milestones.
  • Comprehensive Information Technology skills, proficient in Microsoft Tool Suite.
  • Good time management, with excellent attention to detail to maintain or exceed the high levels of production standards and efficiency. Experience of lean manufacturing.
  • Facilitator and Negotiator - key element of role is the bringing together of cross functional teams and finding solutions to problems quickly.
  • Experience of working in a similar high technology environment.
  • Ability to analyse, set, communicate, agree and implement targets.
  • Knowledge of modern manufacturing techniques – PCBA Surface mount and conventional assembly, machining and surface finishes.
  • Experience in product routings and workflows.

Our values

OWNERSHIP

OPENESS

BRAVERY

INGENUITY

HUMILITY

All employees must ensure compliance with the Company Health and Safety Policy, and all relevant other statutory Health and Safety legislation.

This job description may not detail all duties allocated to the post holder, nor cover duties of a similar nature which are commensurate with the role, which may from time to time be reasonably required by the relevant manager.

McLaren Applied are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) and promote DEI in all we do .

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