NPI Manufacturing Engineer

Job description

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.

To Apply

For more information or to apply, please contact Shammi Choudhury at Octagon Group on 07441 347 401 or schoudhury@octagongroup.co.uk.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Wappenham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

05-02-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English