NPI Engineer

New Product Introduction Engineer

Location: Cambridge

Salary: £30-40k

Hours: 37.5 hours a week Monday to Friday

Start Date: ASAP

Working for a leading manufacturer within Cambridge, our client continues to innovate and develop products and service to cater for its global customer base across a variety of markets. Due to an exciting phase of growth, they are looking for an NPI Engineer to join their busy Engineering team. 

Responsibilities:

• Manage the introduction of new product offerings across the product portfolio.

• Collaborate with internal departments and external partners to bring new products to market.

• Ensure successful introduction of new products by coordinating with various departments.

• Conduct research to identify potential new suppliers.

• Analyse and approve suppliers.

• Work with Sales/Product Management to identify New Product Introduction (NPI) projects.

• Coordinate product compliance testing with Development/Test Technician.

• Liaise with Approvals Engineer for NPI product approval requirements.

• Liaise with Marketing team to push products onto websites/marketing channels

• Help launch the new products to market.

• Data entry into their ERP system and handle quotes

Qualifications and Experience:

The ideal candidate will possess a degree in a relevant engineering/electromechanical discipline. Previous professional experience is desirable but candidates new to their career will be considered.

Essential:

• Degree in a relevant engineering discipline.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• High level of attention to detail

Desirable:

• Previous experience in a similar role.

• Familiarity with relevant industry standards (IP ratings, ATEX, etc.).

• Hands-on experience in prototype assembly and testing.

Person Specification:

Our ideal candidate will be proactive, able to work independently and collaboratively within a team. You should possess excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.

If you are interested in the role of NPI Engineer and feel that you have the relevant experience, please contact your Recruitment Partner, Lisa Logan at Unicorn Resourcing on or email

If this job isn't exactly right for you but you're looking for something new, please contact us for a confidential career discussion.

Unicorn Resourcing Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in regard to this Permanent opportunity.