Nottingham
NPI Lead: Precision Engineering (Nuclear, Defence, Aerospace and Energy)\n\nLocation: Nottingham\n\nSalary: £50,000 - £55,000 (Dependant on experience)\n\nEMBS Engineering has been instructed on an exclusive basis to appoint a critical hire for a highly respected, precision engineering business specialising in build-to-print solutions for demanding sectors including Nuclear, Aerospace, Defence, and Energy. Known for technical excellence, quality, and long-term customer partnerships, our client is looking to expand and hit new record heights.\n\nAre you the bridge between a visionary design and a physical product? We are seeking a high-caliber New Product Introduction (NPI) Lead to spearhead the transition of customer build-to-print designs into full-scale manufacturing. Operating within a fast-paced subcontract environment, you will be the central coordinator ensuring that every new product is launched on time, within cost targets, and at peak quality levels.\n\nThe Role:\n\nAs the NPI Lead, you own the industrialisation phase. You are the critical link between the customer, sales, engineering, supply chain, and production. Your mission is to take a customer’s design handoff and transform it into a repeatable, stable manufacturing process. You will lead end-to-end NPI programs, managing everything from initial risk analysis to the final production ramp-up and handover.\n\nWhat's in it for you?\n\n * \n\n £50,000 – £55,000 basic salary (dependent on experience)\n\n * \n\n Stability & Longevity - Permanent position\n\n * \n\n Hours: 39 per week - early finish on Fridays\n\n * \n\n Company bonus scheme\n\n * \n\n 25 days holiday\n\n * \n\n My EAP\n\n * \n\n Healthshield care plan\n\n * \n\n Sick pay + much more\n\n * \n\n Benefits: Pension, holiday entitlement, healthcare, appraisals and much more\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\n * \n\n Interpret and validate customer documentation (drawings, BOMs, specifications). Drive process development, including work instructions, tooling, and fixture requirements.\n\n * \n\n Oversee material readiness for pilot builds and validate BOM accuracy. Work with procurement and suppliers to achieve cost targets and qualify critical components.\n\n * \n\n Ensure all products meet internal and customer standards, managing First Article Inspection (FAI) and PPAP processes while leading root-cause analysis for any launch-phase issues.\n\n * \n\n Conduct readiness assessments to ensure lines are capable and stable. Define and meet key metrics like cycle time and scrap before transitioning to volume manufacturing.\n\nAbout You:\n\nTo excel in this role, you should be a technically minded leader who enjoys the challenges of manufacturing. We are looking for:\n\n * \n\n The Technical Interpreter: You can dive deep into complex build-to-print documentation, drawings, and tolerances to ensure they align with process capabilities.\n\n * \n\n The Collaborative Coordinator: You have the interpersonal skills to align diverse departments—from Sales to Quality—toward a single launch goal.\n\n * \n\n The Problem Solver: You are proactive in identifying risks through PFMEA and trials, capturing "lessons learned" to refine designs and processes.\n\n * \n\n The Results-Driven Manager: You are motivated by on-time, on-budget delivery and take pride in high customer satisfaction and repeat business.\n\nWhy join?\nYou’ll be joining a forward-thinking precision engineering business with strong values, a collaborative culture, and a clear commitment to long-term customer success. This role offers autonomy, visibility, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact in a respected aerospace, nuclear and defence supply chain.\n\nAbout us:\nEMBS Engineering is a dedicated talent specialist that partners with some of the UK's most prestigious, advanced, precision engineering companies within the Aerospace, Automotive / Motorsport, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Green, Environmental, and FMCG industries.\n\nWe’ll offer you expert support and advice throughout the process to ensure you select and secure a career-defining role\n\nPlease note, due to the nature of the markets our client supplies into, all candidates must be UK residents, we cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidate