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Manufacturing New Product Development (NPD) Engineer

United Kingdom, Cambridgeshire · Job Posted March 04, 2026
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Job Description

This is a key role in ensuring the seamless transition of new products from development through to full-scale production. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in new product development (NPD) and NPI within a manufacturing environment.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead new product development activities
  • Support cross-functional project teams including R&D, quality and operations teams
  • Work closely with suppliers and internal teams, ensuring materials and components are available to ensure assembly and test processes are robust
  • Ensure documentation is up-to-date and generate regular progress reports for stakeholders
  • Develop and manage the delivery of PPAP requirements for new products
  • Identify and implement process improvements

Requirements

  • Proven experience in NPD/NPI within a manufacturing environment
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and scale-up from concept to production
  • Excellent problem-solving and time management skills

What we offer

  • 25 days of basic holiday plus options to buy or sell additional days
  • A discretionary bonus scheme
  • Life insurance
  • Medical insurance
  • Green Car Scheme
  • Pension plan, starting with 8% employer contributions

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