Senior Npi Engineer - Cambridge, United Kingdom - Sepura

Sepura

Verified Company

Cambridge, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

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We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated Senior NPI Engineer to join the NPI Engineering team_

Here at Sepura, the Senior NPI Engineer is involved in the whole lifecycle of product development from concept and prototype stages, through to production and support.

You will have a strong background in DFMA, owning process development from SMT through to final assembly and final pack-out.

Proven experience working with Contract Manufacturers to introduce new products and processes is a key requirement
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Come and join Sepura Ltd at an exciting time of growth and progress your career within this innovative technology company, based in Waterbeach, Cambridge_

Your role

Owning the mechanical, electronic and support aspects of introducing new product development into the supply chain
Working on new product development projects ensuring that the supply chain and subcontract manufacturers are prepared to produce in high volume and at the correct level of quality
Developing and implementing new manufacturing equipment and processes and ensuring they are documented and qualified to meet yield and capacity targets
Defining rules for Design for Manufacture and Assembly confirming that the PCB and Mechanical designs are appropriate for the manufacturing techniques and cost effective
Managing prototype builds (ensuring logistics of key parts are in control, build plans are in place, production lines are prepared and any issues are recorded)
Supporting root cause analysis of prototype build issues down to mechanical product design or assembly issues and suggesting/implementing corrective actions
Providing ongoing support to our production partners to address any process/design issues which arise after mass production ramp
Creation and/or review of supplier work instructions (ensuring that the suppliers have appropriate documentation regarding their assembly and test process, and that the documentation is acceptable)
Ensuring all Sepura operations teams are prepared for the introduction of the new product (e.g. Service and Repair, Customisation, Stores etc.)

Your day to day
Our customer base includes many different industries and markets around the world. Our complete TETRA and LTE solutions have been developed specifically for users in multiple sectors to face their critical communications challenges

There is no such thing as a typical day here at Sepura. You will be supported by your manager and team, as well as collaborating with other departments across the business.

NPI Engineering activities you will be responsible for include:

NPI/Manufacturing/Production/Process Engineering, across a wide array of electromechanical products
Managing end to end NPI process, from project concept through to production ramp
Developing electromechanical production processes such as SMT and electromechanical assembly
Regular communication to both technical and nontechnical personnel using verbal and written styles

What you need to succeed

Qualifications:

Otherwise, demonstration of significant relevant experience in a similar Engineering role

Experience and skills

NPI/Manufacturing/Production/Process Engineer with a minimum of 5 years' electromechanical product manufacturing experience
Significant experience of end to end NPI process, from project concept through to production ramp
Good understanding of electromechanical production processes such as SMT & electromechanical assembly
Knowledge of medium to high volume product assembly and test

Personal attributes