Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer - NPI / Industrialisation

12 Days Old

Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer NPI / Industrialisation

Ampthill, Bedfordshire
4 Day Week (MonThurs) | On-site
£50,000 £55,000 + Benefits
SC Required (DV Eligible)

We are working in partnership with a leading UK defence organisation to recruit a Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer to support New Product Introduction (NPI) and industrialisation activities within a highly specialised engineering environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive manufacturing professional who thrives on setting up processes, defining production capability, and owning industrialisation activities from concept through to full-rate production.

The Opportunity

This position sits within a Special Projects environment and will play a critical role in bridging design and production. You will represent Production Operations within design forums and take ownership of manufacturing readiness.

This is not a hands-on CNC role it is a planning, industrialisation, and process development position focused on: Setting up new workshops / assembly lines
Developing manufacturing methods and build documentation
Creating and managing BOMs and routings in SAP
Defining sequences of operation and production flow
Identifying tooling and fixturing requirements
Supporting facility layout and line configuration
Driving lean improvements and right-first-time quality
You will operate with a high degree of autonomy and be trusted to lead your workstream with minimal supervision.

What Were Looking For

Were keen to speak with candidates who have: Strong experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI)
A background in complex mechanical assembly environments
Experience developing detailed manufacturing process documentation
Solid understanding of MRP systems and SAP (or similar ERP platforms)
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma principles
Experience influencing design teams from a production perspective
Candidates from aerospace, defence, automotive Tier 1, or other high-value manufacturing sectors are particularly encouraged to apply.

Clearance Requirements Candidates must hold active SC clearance or be eligible to obtain it.
If your SC has lapsed, we would still welcome your application, provided you are eligible for reinstatement. The role will require eligibility for DV clearance in due course.
Why This Role? 4-day working week (MonThursday)
Genuine end-to-end lifecycle involvement
Opportunity to shape production capability in a growing special projects area
Strong stability and long-term programme visibility
Clear pathway for progression within manufacturing and operations engineering
If you are an experienced Manufacturing / Process Engineer with a strong NPI background and are looking for a role where you can truly own industrialisation activities, please apply or contact us for a confidential discussion.
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Location:
Bedford
Salary:
£55,000 per hour
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Manufacturing;Engineering

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