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Job Title: Contract NPI Manufacturing Engineer – Contract – Outside IR35
Rate: Up to £375 per day
Contract Length: Minimum 6 months
Start Date: ASAP
Location: On-site, Wappenham

Security Requirement (Essential)
Candidates must be British citizens or eligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC). Applications cannot be considered without this requirement being met.

About the Role
A leading UK engineering organisation is seeking a Contract NPI Manufacturing Engineer to support the introduction of complex electro-mechanical systems into manufacture for a major MOD programme.
This is an immediate requirement supporting a critical deliverable moving into production. You will be expected to operate with minimal supervision whilst driving manufacturing readiness across New Product Introduction activities.
Prior defence experience is desirable; however, strong NPI experience is essential. The interview process will be one to two stages, with a quick turnaround for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead manufacturing activities linked to New Product Introduction.

* Work closely with design teams to transition products into production.

* Design fixtures and tooling to support assembly.

* Produce production documentation, including BOMs and work instructions.

* Implement manufacturing improvements and standard processes.

* Support testing activities and liaise with suppliers where required.

Essential Experience

* Proven Manufacturing or Production Engineering background within complex engineering environments.

* Strong New Product Introduction (NPI) experience.

* Knowledge of manufacturing processes, DFM and industrialisation.

* Mechanical and/or electronic design awareness.

* Ability to work independently and resolve manufacturing challenges.

British citizens or those eligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC) only; this is a mandatory requirement