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Principal Manufacturing Engineer
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Bolton
Hybrid
GBP 47,000 - 55,000
Full time
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Job summary
An established industry player is seeking a Principal Manufacturing Engineer to lead New Product Introduction initiatives. In this dynamic role, you'll influence design and drive manufacturability, ensuring the delivery of innovative manufacturing solutions. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage a small group of engineers, and support Continuous Improvement initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of manufacturing challenges and make a significant impact in a forward-thinking environment. If you're ready to shape the future of high-performance engineering, this position is perfect for you.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Experience in Manufacturing Engineering with a focus on NPI.
- Strong team leadership and problem-solving abilities.
Responsibilities
- Lead NPI manufacturing activities and collaborate with design experts.
- Develop manufacturing architecture and validation strategies.
- Manage and mentor a small team of engineers.
Skills
Education
Job description
Job Description
Principal Manufacturing Engineer - New Product Introduction (NPI)
Location: [Bolton/Bristol/Stevenage]
Salary: Circa £47,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Hybrid working: On-site 4-5 days/week due to project classification
Are you a driven Manufacturing Engineer looking for your next career step in an organisation where innovation meets precision engineering? This is your chance to play a leading role in New Product Introduction (NPI), influencing design, driving manufacturability, and delivering cutting-edge manufacturing solutions.
Why join?
- Up to £2,500 annual bonus
- Flexible working arrangements
- Up to 15 additional days of flexi leave
- Enhanced parental leave
- Subsidised meals & free parking
- Strong focus on career progression and project ownership
What you'll be doing:
- Leading NPI manufacturing activities and working closely with Design and Producibility experts
- Developing manufacturing architecture, MIT plans, and validation strategies
- Creating and approving test and manufacturing instructions
- Driving process FMEAs and capability improvements
- Managing and mentoring a small team of engineers
- Collaborating across functions to deliver bid packages, resolve technical issues, and ensure effective manufacturing solutions
- Supporting Continuous Improvement initiatives and cross-site collaboration
- Potential for some UK and overseas travel
What we're looking for:
- A background in Manufacturing Engineering with experience in NPI
- A formal technical apprenticeship (NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21) with HNC/HND or equivalent
- OR a BEng in a relevant Engineering field
- Strong team leadership, problem-solving and report writing skills
- Comfortable working independently with a proactive mindset
If you're ready to take ownership of exciting manufacturing challenges, influence design at an early stage, and lead with impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help shape the next of high-performance engineering.
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