NPI Project Engineer

Company: Willcox Matthews Ltd
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Location: East Riding of Yorkshire
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Job Title: NPI Project EngineernnSalary: £Excellent + Relocation AssistancennBenefits: To be discussed at interviewnnJob Type: PermanentnnLocation: Hull, East YorkshirennJob Start date: ASAPnnShift Pattern: Mon to Thurs 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-2:30pmnnWe’re supporting our client, a global, leading injection moulding manufacturer based in Hull, who are looking for a NPI Project Engineer to join their growing team. The successful NPI Project Engineer will have previous experience in injection mould toolmaking and tool project management.nnJob Summary: As an NPI Project Engineer, you will be responsible for providing new business development project support and managing product development for new projects through to series production, ensuring adherence and completion of the APL APQP process.nnResponsibilities for NPI Project Engineer:nn * Support design and tooling related activities for internal cross-functional teams to ensure NPI projects are on time, in full and on budgetnn * Liaise with customers and third-party companies on part and tool design and development related mattersnn * Liaise with customers on all matters project related, ensuring that project milestones are met and maintainednn * Manage changes through Engineering change processnn * Support NPI & Operations process teams in completing detailed and effective ‘DOE’ on new product processesnn * Maintain required records for your NPI activities – timing plans, trackers, status reports etcnn * Provide fringe design and technical support for the Operations team as necessarynn * Deliver agreed KPI and business objectivesnn * Work closely with Quality members to ensure all elements of the PPAP process are completed on time and to the required levelnn * Champion and enhance departmental documented processes and promote adherence to IATF16949 and ISO14001nn * Support operational initiatives throughout the facility, ensuring housekeeping and quality standards are maintainednn * Carry out DFM and Moldflow studiesnn * Take responsibility for project management of tooling (in-house and externally) through quotation stage, sourcing, design, development and launch into our production facilitynn * Awareness of the responsibility to yourself and others under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974nn * Drive continuous improvement both within NPI and cross-departmentallynnAbout You:nn * Injection Mould tooling and Mould tool manufacture knowledge.nn * Experience of 3D CAD models including PMI and of 2D Drawings.nn * Knowledge of Injection Moulding Processnn * Knowledge of Plastic Welding Processes (Vibration / Spin / Ultrasonic)nn * Knowledge of Polymer materials.nn * Autonomous Management.nn * Structured, highly organised and disciplined.nn * Personable with an ability to build close relationships at all levels including both customers and suppliers.nn * Injection Mould Toolmaking and Tool project Management experience.nn * Mould Tool and component design experience.nn * Project Management experience including customer facing activities.nn * Time served Project/Tooling/Design Engineer with Injection Moulding Bias.nn * Minimum HNC (or equivalent) in Engineering.nnJob Application:nnIf you would like to be considered for the role of NPI Project Engineer, please apply with your full CV – or call us now. Whilst this position may not be of interest to you or suit your skills and experience, please don’t hesitate to get in contact with a member of the team at Willcox Matthews to understand how we can support you.nnWillcox Matthews Recruitment Ltd acts an employment business for permanent and contract roles.

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Posted: April 30th, 2026