Manufacturing New Product Development (NPD) Engineer

Job Type
Permanent
Location
Cambridgeshire
Salary
Negotiable
Job Ref
BBBH175164_1772552644
Date Added
March 3rd, 2026
Consultant
Julia McCabe

Job Title: Manufacturing New Product Development (NPD) Engineer

Location: Cambridgeshire - hybrid working

Type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive + benefits (outlined below)

SRG are currently looking for a Manufacturing Engineer with a strong background in new product development and introduction based in Cambridgeshire.

This is a key role in ensuring the seamless transition of new products from development through to full-scale production. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in new product development (NPD) and NPI within a manufacturing environment.

Key responsibilities (including but not limited to):

  • Lead new product development activities
  • Support cross-functional project teams including R&D, quality and operations teams
  • Work closely with suppliers and internal teams, ensuring materials and components are available to ensure assembly and test processes are robust
  • Ensure documentation is up-to-date and generate regular progress reports for stakeholders
  • Develop and manage the delivery of PPAP requirements for new products
  • Identify and implement process improvements.

Key requirements:

  • Proven experience in NPD/NPI within a manufacturing environment
  • Have a strong understanding of manufacturing processes and scale-up from concept to production
  • Excellent problem-solving and time management skills as you will be heading multiple projects at the same time.

Benefits:

  • 25 days of basic holiday plus options to buy or sell additional days
  • A discretionary bonus scheme
  • Life insurance
  • Medical insurance
  • Green Car Scheme
  • Pension plan, starting with 8% employer contributions.

If this role is of interest, please apply or contact Julia for more information on 0161 667 1803

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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