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 end to end.
o Ensure the RFQ list is kept up to date with all current RFQ's. Prioritisation of RFQ's in conjunction with the customer accounts team.
o Perform detailed review of customer drawings to ascertain material, manufacturing and processing requirements.
o Schedule the initial review of quotes and create the quote in the ERP system (Epicor).
o Liaise with customer design engineers to ensure any design or process ambiguity is resolved.
o Produce detailed cost analysis on new opportunities in line with business processes.
o Attain raw material and second processing prices from the purchasing team.
o Attain machine cycle times, machine type, machining steps and tooling data from the engineering team.
o Schedule the final review of quotes and provide the finalised quote to the customer accounts team.
o Closing out the quote on the RFQ list.
o Record key data from the quote process for management reports.
* NPI Process:
o The NPI Engineer is accountable for the New Product Introduction process from end to end.
o Create new product details on the NPI stage gate list.
o Set up new product through the ERP system to ensure all processes are adhered to and recorded during product manufacture.
o Organise the review of NPI parts with quality, engineering, purchasing, planning and production teams.
o Coordinate with operational functions to identify potential inefficiencies or obsolete processes and/or technologies.
o Continually seek to drive improvements in process design, layout and operational performance. Drive, support and participate in ongoing continuous improvement projects for cycle time, cost, defect and machine downtime reduction.
o Ensure compliance to industry quality and environmental standards; develop and implement appropriate supporting documentation.
o Work with the Operations Planning Lead to schedule the parts into production.
o Host the NPI stand-up meeting reviews where NPI part progress and stage gate list is reviewed.
o Create Job Packages and inspection sheets for new products.
* Engineering Review Process:
o Collate data for the Engineering Review Meeting.
o Compare cycle times quoted to actual and ensure upkeep of the ERP system.
o Data trending.
o Collate data and create reports on the performance of the RFQ and NPI processes.
Qualifications & Experience Requirements:
* Bachelor's Degree in engineering or equivalent at level 7.
* At least 3 years' experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
* Strong background working with CNC machines and robotics.
* Experience working with and mentoring technicians desirable.
* Strong attention to detail.
* Self-starter with the ability to manage time and priorities.
* Ability to perform under pressure.
* Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent IT skills, in particular use of ERP system and Excel at an advanced level.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Estimated Salary: €60,000 - €80,000 per annum.