Bristol
We are partnering with an established and growing aerospace manufacturing organisation specialising in precision-engineered components, seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer & NPI Manager to join their engineering function. This is a high-impact role where you will take ownership of New Product Introduction (NPI), driving projects from initial quotation through to successful production launch while improving manufacturing performance across the business. As a key member of the engineering team, you will lead NPI activity and play a critical role in developing robust, efficient manufacturing processes for complex aerospace components. You will work cross-functionally with engineering, quality, production, and suppliers to ensure products are delivered on time, on cost, and to the highest quality standards. Key Responsibilities • Lead the end-to-end NPI process from RFQ through to production approval, • Apply APQP methodologies to identify and mitigate manufacturing and supply chain risks, • Develop, implement, and continuously improve manufacturing processes, • Produce and maintain manufacturing routings, process maps, and work instructions, • Analyse and support engineering change requests and implementation, • Lead and support root cause analysis for non-conformance investigations, • Collaborate with CNC programmers, production teams, and suppliers to optimise performance and reduce cost, • Drive continuous improvement initiatives (lean, 5S, waste reduction), • Conduct process validation and establish process controls, • Provide technical input into quotations and contract reviews, • Act as deputy to the Engineering Manager when required About You You will be an experienced manufacturing engineer with strong NPI expertise, ideally within aerospace or a highly regulated industry. Essential Experience • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, • Proven experience managing NPI projects (ideally 3+ years), • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and machining, • Experience with process development, optimisation, and improvement, • Working knowledge of AS9100 / ISO 9001 quality systems, • Strong understanding of APQP, FMEA, and risk mitigation tools, • Experience with ERP/MRP systems, • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills, • Lean manufacturing knowledge (5S, continuous improvement) Desirable • Aerospace sector experience, • CAD/CAM familiarity What’s on Offer • Competitive salary, • 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Electric Vehicle (EV) scheme, • Simply Health Plan, • Opportunity to work on complex aerospace projects in a growing business, • A role with real autonomy and influence across engineering and production To be considered or learn more about this opportunity, simply click apply!