Harvey Clough

Job Title: NPI Process Engineer
Location: Buckingham
Pay Range: Competitive
Contract Type: Permanent

A leading automotive lighting manufacturer supplying luxury and supercar brands is seeking an experienced NPI Process Engineer to join its Launch & SVO team. This role is responsible for delivering robust manufacturing processes for new product introduction projects, ensuring products are launched efficiently, cost-effectively, and to the highest quality standards.

Working closely with cross-functional project teams, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in developing manufacturing processes, driving continuous improvement, and supporting projects through to successful production handover and closure.

Key Responsibilities – NPI Process Engineer

Process Development & Continuous Improvement:

Develop and improve manufacturing processes to achieve high levels of quality, cost efficiency, and delivery performance (QCD).Review and optimise manufacturing methods, tooling, and materials to support cost reduction initiatives.Lead continuous improvement activities across manufacturing operations.Support quality investigations and implement robust root cause corrective actions.Lead and facilitate continuous improvement teams focused on manufacturing performance.

Documentation & Manufacturing Engineering:

Create, maintain, and manage key process documentation, including PFMEAs and Control Plans.Develop and support manufacturing processes for new products and new product introductions (NPI).Support the integration of BOMs, routing structures, and SAP system requirements.Assist with RFQ creation and manufacturing cost assessments.Conduct individual component reviews to support tooling and production readiness documentation.

Project & Product Launch Support:

Support project teams in achieving programme phase exit milestones.Drive Design for Manufacture (DFM) activities throughout the product development lifecycle.Support DFMEA activities and manufacturing risk assessments.Assist with project development activities and engineering reviews.Lead or support pre-series and prototype builds where required.Provide manufacturing support throughout product launch and continue support until project closure.

Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance:

Ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with company Health & Safety policies.Adhere to Environmental and 5S standards across all manufacturing and project activities.Promote safe working practices and continuous workplace organisation improvements.

Qualifications & Requirements – NPI Process Engineer

Minimum of 5 years' experience within an assembly manufacturing or manufacturing engineering environment.Proven track record of delivering manufacturing process improvements within assembly operations.Experience supporting new product introduction and product launch activities.Knowledge of PFMEA, DFMEA, Control Plans, and manufacturing process development.Six Sigma experience preferred, with Black Belt qualification advantageous but not essential.Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive "can-do" approach.Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead teams through improvementinitiatives.Experience working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ideally automotive or related sectors.

What We Can Offer – NPI Process Engineer

Competitive Salary25 Days Holiday + Bank HolidaysPension SchemeCareer Development OpportunitiesModern Manufacturing EnvironmentEmployee Benefits and Discount Schemes

For more information on this role, please contact Harvey Clough on 01453 829799 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

Omega Resource Group is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors.

For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.uk.

Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job‑seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.

Job Title: Advanced Quality Engineer                                                      

Location: Buckingham

Pay Range: Competitive  

Contract Type: Perm

A leading automotive manufacturer supplying high‑end lighting systems to luxury and supercar brands is seeking an Advanced Quality Engineer to join its NPI Quality team. This role plays a key part in ensuring flawless new product introduction, driving APQP activity, and delivering robust BEON/PPAP submissions across multiple customer programmes.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business undergoing significant investment and transformation, offering the chance to influence quality performance at every stage of the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities – Advanced Quality Engineer

Coordinate and control all APQP documentation through to PPAP approval for new programme launches.Execute PPAP submissions for customer‑driven and internal engineering changes.Interpret and apply customer‑specific PPAP requirements.Oversee quality‑related gateway tasks and ensure compliance with latest customer standards.Act as the internal customer for BEON/PPAP deliverables.Support Run at Rate and 2DP activities to ensure safe and stable product launch.Participate in gauge design reviews and acceptance processes.Provide statistical analysis support during product maturation phases.Produce monthly PPAP/BEON status reports for management.Support D/PFMEA and DFM reviews.Escalate risks and delays affecting BEON/PPAP submission targets.Conduct root cause analysis and drive effective problem resolution.Support Supplier Quality in cascading customer‑specific requirements.Act as point of contact for customer project quality concerns and milestone reviews.Contribute to lessons‑learned workshops across the product range.

Qualifications & Requirements – Advanced Quality Engineer

Strong experience within medium‑volume manufacturing, ideally automotive.Deep knowledge of automotive quality tools and APQP methodology.Demonstrable problem‑solving capability (8D, PPS, advanced methods).Solid understanding of IMDS.Experience working directly with customers and suppliers.Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder‑management skills.Strong organisational and follow‑up abilities.Competent in team building, planning and decision‑making.IATF 16949 auditing experience essential (VDA desirable).Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and Minitab.Commercially aware with the ability to influence at all levels.

What we can offer – Advanced Quality Engineer  

Competitive Salary25 Days + Bank HolidayPension 5% employee contribution with 4% employer contributionRetail discount scheme

For more information on this role, please contact Harvey Clough on 01453 829799 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

Omega Resource Group is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors. 

For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.uk

Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job‑seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.