New Product Development Engineer

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing New Product Development (NPD) Engineer

Location: Cambridge - hybrid working

Type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive + benefits (outlined below)

SRG are currently looking for a Manufacturing Engineer with a strong background in new product development and introduction based in Cambridgeshire.

This is a key role in ensuring the seamless transition of new products from development through to full-scale production. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in new product development (NPD) and NPI within a manufacturing environment.

Key responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Lead new product development activities
• Support cross-functional project teams including R&D, quality and operations teams
• Work closely with suppliers and internal teams, ensuring materials and components are available to ensure assembly and test processes are robust
• Ensure documentation is up-to-date and generate regular progress reports for stakeholders
• Develop and manage the delivery of PPAP requirements for new products
• Identify and implement process improvements.

Key requirements:

• Proven experience in NPD/NPI within a manufacturing environment
• Have a strong understanding of manufacturing processes and scale-up from concept to production
• Excellent problem-solving and time management skills as you will be heading multiple projects at the same time.

Benefits:

• 25 days of basic holiday plus options to buy or sell additional days
• A discretionary bonus scheme
• Life insurance
• Medical insurance
• Green Car Scheme
• Pension plan, starting with 8% employer contributions.

If this role is of interest, please apply or contact Julia for more information on 0161 667 1803

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Cambridge

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

10-03-2026

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