NPI Engineer

May 31, 2024

Bellurgan Precision Engineering

Dundalk

FULL TIME & OTHER

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced NPI engineer to join an established engineering team within a world-renowned precision engineering company.
Role: NPI Engineer
Overall Objective: As a key member of the Engineering team the NPI Development Engineer will be responsible for the quoting of new business opportunities, the introduction of new parts to production, the reviewing of new products introduced post production, and providing data on the performance of these processes.
Reporting to: Head of Operations
Responsibilities & Duties:
RFQ Process

NPI Engineer is accountable for the Request for Quote process from end to end.
Ensure the RFQ list is kept up to date with all current RFQ’s. Prioritization of RFQ’s in conjunction with the customer accounts team.
Perform detailed review of customer drawings to ascertain material, manufacture and processing requirements.
Schedule the initial review of quotes and creating the quote in the ERP system (Epicor)
Liaise with customer design engineers to ensure any design or process ambiguity is resolved.
Produce detailed cost analysis on new opportunities in line with business processes.
Attain raw material and second processing prices from the purchasing team.
Attain machine cycle times, machine type, machining steps and tooling data from the engineering team.
Schedule the final review of quotes and providing the finalised quote to the customer accounts team.
Close out the quote on the RFQ list.
Record key data from the quote process for management reports.

NPI Process

NPI Engineer is accountable for the New Product Introduction process from end to end.
Create new product details on the NPI stage gate list.
Set-up new product through ERP system to ensure all processes are adhered to and recorded during product manufacture.
Organise the review of NPI parts with quality, engineering, purchasing, planning and production teams.
Coordinate with operational functions to identify potential inefficiencies or obsolete processes and/or technologies.
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 and defect and machine downtime reduction.
Ensure compliance to industry quality and environmental standards; develop and implement appropriate supporting documentation.
Work with the Operations planning lead to schedule the parts into production.
Host the NPI stand up meeting reviews where NPI part progress and stage gate list is reviewed.
Create Job Packages and inspection sheets for new products.

Engineering Review Process

Collate data for the Engineering Review Meeting.
Compare cycle times quoted to actual and ensure upkeep of ERP system.

Data trending

Collate data and create reports on the performance of the RFQ and NPI processes.

Key Performance Indicators

Number of RFQ’s quoted vs received.
Quotes submitted on time vs late.
Number of new parts introduced.
NPI parts dispatched On Time in Full.

Qualifications & Experience:

Level 7 bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent.
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.

Person/Skills Required:

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.

Benefits package includes: