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Job Title: Senior New Product Introduction Manager Duration: Permanent Hours: Full Time (37 hours per week) Location(s): Fife Security Clearance Requirements: Baseline. – Must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship. Why join The client is a powerhouse in defence and aerospace, where innovation meets impact. As a key partner to the UK government and global customers, we tackle the toughest challenges across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Beyond cutting-edge defence solutions, we lead the way in digital training transformation for both military and commercial clients. You will work with pioneering technology, collaborate with top industry experts, and be part of a dynamic team that fuels your growth. Whether youre looking to push boundaries, develop your skills, or make a real-world impact, your future starts here. We are looking for an NPI (New Product Introduction) Engineering Manager for a high-impact leadership role responsible for bridging the gap between R&D and full-scale manufacturing. The following specification outlines the core responsibilities, qualifications, and technical skills required for this position based on current industry standards. What You Will Do: Strategic Leadership: Direct a cross-functional team of manufacturing and process engineers to design and industrialise new electronic products, from initial design concept (RFQ) through to full production handover. Lifecycle Management: Lead products through formal stage-gate processes (e.g., AS9145, APQP) from initial bid and concept to production handover. Design for Excellence (DfX): Champion Design for Manufacturability (DfM), Testability (DfT), and Cost (DfC) to ensure designs are robust and cost-effective. Risk Mitigation: Manage Manufacturing Readiness Levels (MRL) and conduct Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to identify and resolve production risks early. Supply Chain Integration: Collaborate with procurement and external suppliers to ensure component availability and manufacturing capability. Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify and resolve technical or supply chain risks using PFMEA and root-cause analysis (RCCA). Technical Reporting: Establish project baselines for cost, schedule, and quality, providing regular updates to senior leadership and customers. Cost & Schedule Control: Establish and monitor project baselines for cost, schedule, and scope, frequently reporting progress to senior stakeholders. Process Development: Drive the creation of manufacturing plans, work instructions, tooling, and fixture requirements. Cross-Functional Coordination: Align diverse departments—including R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations—to achieve successful launch goals. Manufacturing Readiness: Oversee Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) assessments and maturation plans to ensure production lines are capable and stable. Gate Review Management: Chair and manage NPI Gate processes, Design Gate reviews, and Production Readiness Reviews. Qualifications You Must Have: Education: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Manufacturing Engineering. Experience: Significant experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 2–3 years in a leadership or management capacity. Sector Expertise: Proven track record in a highly regulated environment, such as Aerospace (AS9100/9102), Defence, or Space. Standards Knowledge: Expertise in industry-specific standards such as AS9100, AS9145 (APQP/PPAP), and J-STD-001. Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain national security vetting (e.g., UK SC or US Secret clearance) is often mandatory. Project Management: Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet) and methodologies (PMP or PRINCE2 certification is highly desirable). Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain national security clearance (e.g., SC or Secret clearance) is a standard requirement for defence-related roles. Electronics Expertise: Deep understanding of PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly), SMT (Surface Mount Technology), and microelectronics assembly processes. Methodologies: Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and project management frameworks such as PRINCE2 or PMP. Systems Proficiency: Skilled in using ERP/MRP tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and PLM software for configuration control and BOM management. Testing & Quality: Deep understanding of PFMEA, Root Cause Analysis (RCCA), and automated test equipment (ATE) for electro-mechanical systems. Analytical Ability: Strong data-driven decision-making skills to optimise cycle times and reduce unit production costs. Design for Excellence (DfX): Deep understanding of Design for Manufacturability (DfM) and Design to Unit Production Cost (DTUPC). Technical Interpretation: Ability to interpret complex drawings, Bill of Materials (BOMs), and GD&T specifications. Advanced Manufacturing: Knowledge of CNC machining, automation, special processes (e.g., heat treating, welding), or electronics assembly (SMT/CCA). What we offer: Competitive salaries. 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr) Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution) Company bonus scheme (discretionary). 6 times salary ‘Life Assurance' with pension. Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work amongst others. Enhanced sick pay. Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave Work Culture: 37hr working week, although hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site-specific arrangements. Remote, hybrid and site based working opportunities, dependant on your needs and the requirements of the role. A grownup flexible working culture that is output, not time spent at desk, focussed. More formal flexible working arrangements can also be requested and assessed subject to the role. Please enquire or highlight any request to our Talent Acquisition team to explore the flexible working possibilities. Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year For this role the successful hire will need to be a permanent UK resident and successfully complete a baseline (BPSS) security and background check. TPBN1_UKTJ

London & South East | Full-time | Permanent £60,000 - £70,000 + company van & fuel card or car allowance + expenses + bonus + training allowance + wfh Some project management roles are heavily administrative. This is not one of them. This is a hands-on delivery position within a long-established HVAC and ductwork contractor that has built a strong reputation across hospitality, leisure and retail fit out projects throughout the UK. The business has been operating for decades, remains privately owned, and has developed a very loyal repeat-client base through consistent delivery and long-term relationships. The projects themselves are varied, fast paced and heavily client facing. One week you could be delivering a high-end restaurant fit out in Central London, the next coordinating ventilation works within a premium retail outlet, theatre refurbishment or new leisure venue. Most projects range between £100k and £2m and require someone capable of keeping programmes moving without losing control of quality, communication or commercial performance. The company is continuing to grow steadily and has invested heavily into strengthening its operations over the last few years. Because of that growth, they are looking for a Ductwork Project Manager who can take ownership of projects from pre-start through to handover and become a key part of the delivery team long term. The role will be split between office time in Hertfordshire, project sites across London and the wider UK, and home working following probation. Travel is genuinely part of the role, so this will suit someone who enjoys variety and does not want to spend every day sitting behind a desk. • Managing multiple ductwork and HVAC projects simultaneously, • Coordinating labour, subcontractors, materials and site activities, • Acting as the main point of contact for clients throughout project delivery, • Producing and managing RAMS, project documentation and progress reporting, • Carrying out regular site visits to monitor programme, safety and quality, • Managing variations, quotations, budgets and commercial performance, • Working closely with internal teams including design and operations, • Problem solving on live projects whilst maintaining programme momentum, • Building strong client relationships to support repeat business, • Previous experience as a Ductwork or HVAC Project Manager, • Strong understanding of ductwork installation and mechanical building services, • Ideally someone who has come up through the tools as a duct fitter, HVAC engineer or similar, • Experience delivering fast-paced fit out or refurbishment projects, • Comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously, • Strong communication and client-facing skills, • Organised, commercially aware and capable of working independently, • Flexible approach to travel and working patterns, • £60,000 - £70,000 salary depending on experience, • Company van & fuel card or car allowance, • Expenses package, • Bonus structure, • Training allowance and continued development support, • Hybrid working following successful completion of probation, • Long-term progression within a growing business, • Stable pipeline of repeat-client projects across hospitality, leisure and retail This is a good opportunity for someone who enjoys delivery-focused project management and wants to work within a business where relationships, quality and trust still matter. The environment is fast moving, but far more personal and collaborative than many larger contractors. #J-18808-Ljbffr