Our client DENSO Marston a global manufacturer based in Shipley, West Yorkshire, has an exciting opportunity for a New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer to be a key member of the wider NPI team and function, ensures a smooth introduction to manufacturing of all NPI projects from a process perspective. Responsible for specifying, designing, ordering and commissioning new jigs, tools, fixtures etc. Preparation of process/production related documentation as needed. Coordinating trial and initial production builds, validating manufacturing processes to ensure all new products meet specification and production/quality requirements on time.
The role is integral within the business to ensure the strong management of NPI Projects. Candidates should preferably have a good background within project engineering and must be resilient and resourceful in ensuring that customer business requirements and technical specifications are met.
Working Hours / Benefits
Mon-Thurs 8.30am – 5pm
Fri 8.30am - 1.30pm
25 days annual leave per year + statutory bank holidays
Stakeholder pension scheme (max 10% employer contribution) including Life assurance 4 x salary
Permanent Health Insurance (PHI) cover following qualifying period
Free on-site parking
Company benefits scheme – discounted goods/services
Reward and Recognition Systems
Subsidised Canteen
Discounted gym membership
Discounts across 100's of UK retailers
Employee Assistance Program – access to tools to support mental, physical and financial wellbeing.
Hybrid Working / Flexible start/finish time
Key Responsibilities
- Introduce newly released designs to manufacturing from a process perspective.
- Facilitate functional and cross functional activities to ensure project milestones are met
- Track obsolescence costs and report as necessary if variation occurs
- Chair progress meetings to ensure target achievement. Report any risks and create any recovery action plan
- Written / verbal communication internally / externally to all stakeholders
- Escalate any non-achievement that may jeopardise the change or incur unnecessary costs
- Utilise the company's Engineering Change Management system to track the change process to ensure all milestones and deliverables are being achieved on time
- Ensure all departments understand the time frame and key milestones to ensure successful engineering change
Required Skills
- Problem solving. The ability to investigate issues with new processes, identify root cause and implement strong corrective actions.
- Able to provide an excellent operational service within the local plant infrastructure and within the broader group business.
- Strong negotiation, contract skills and preferably a knowledge of "should cost" techniques.
- A strong relationship builder with ability to communicate effectively across all levels within the organisation.
- Drive to achieve best value and ongoing cost reduction.
- Able to satisfy senior management expectations whilst delivering at operational level.
- Well-developed communication, negotiation and influencing skills and a tenacious attitude to delivering change.
- Must have a can-do attitude with high levels of motivation to continually challenge the status quo.
- A self-starter and confident decision maker who can think on their feet.
Experience / Qualifications
- Degree or equivalent experience in a mechanical engineering or related discipline.
- Project management skills including experience with tools such as MS Project.
- Competent in the use of 3D CAD modelling and 2D drawings.
- Continuous improvement: the ability to develop new and improve existing processes.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Determination and perseverance to succeed in a competitive environment.
- Excellent verbal/written and presentation skills.
- Good understanding of AS400 or related manufacturing MRP system would be an advantage.