NPI Engineer - County Louth
Our client seeks an experienced NPI engineer to join an established engineering team. As a key member of the Engineering team, the NPI Development Engineer will be responsible for quoting new business opportunities, introducing new parts to production, reviewing new products introduced post-production, and providing data on the performance of these processes.
Key Responsibilities & Duties:
* RFQ Process:
o The NPI Engineer is accountable for the Request for Quote process from start to finish.
o The RFQ list is kept up to date with all current RFQs. Prioritization of RFQs in conjunction with the customer accounts team.
o Detailed review of customer drawings to ascertain material, manufacturing, and processing requirements.
o Scheduling the initial review of quotes and creating the quote in the ERP system (Epicor).
o Liaising with customer design engineers to ensure any design or process ambiguity is resolved.
o Producing detailed cost analysis on new opportunities in line with business processes.
o Attaining raw material and second processing prices from the purchasing team.
o Attaining machine cycle times, machine type, machining steps, and tooling data from the engineering team.
o Scheduling the final review of quotes and providing the finalized quote to the customer accounts team.
o Closing out the quote on the RFQ list.
o Recording key data from the quote process for management reports.
* NPI Process:
o The NPI Engineer is accountable for the New Product Introduction process from start to finish.
o Creating new product details on the NPI stage gate list.
o Setting up new product through the ERP system to ensure all processes are adhered to and recorded during product manufacture.
o Organizing the review of NPI parts with quality, engineering, purchasing, planning, and production teams.
o Coordinating with operational functions to identify potential inefficiencies or obsolete processes and/or technologies.
o Continually seeking to drive improvements in process design, layout, and operational performance.
o Ensuring compliance to industry quality and environmental standards; developing and implementing appropriate supporting documentation.
o Working with the Operations Planning Lead to schedule the parts into production.
o Hosting the NPI stand-up meeting reviews where NPI part progress and stage gate list is reviewed.
o Creating Job Packages and inspection sheets for new products.
* Engineering Review Process:
o Collating data for the Engineering Review Meeting.
o Comparing cycle times quoted to actual and ensuring upkeep of the ERP system.
o Data trending.
o Collating data and creating reports on the performance of the RFQ and NPI processes.
Qualifications & Experience Requirements:
* A minimum of a Level 7 Bachelor's Degree in engineering or equivalent.
* A minimum of 3 years' experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
* A strong background working with CNC machines and robotics.
* Experience working with and mentoring technicians desirable.
* Strong attention to detail.
* A self-starter with the ability to manage time and priorities.
* The ability to perform under pressure.
* A strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent IT skills, in particular use of the ERP system and Excel at an advanced level.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.