NPI Project Engineer
Heybridge Associates
Shipley, GB
Are you ready to take ownership of projects that bring cutting-edge designs to life on the factory floor? If so, this role is for you We are looking for a talentedNPI Project Engineerfor our client DENSO Marston, a global leader in off-highway cooling systems. You will play a pivotal role in the New Product Introduction (NPI) team. This is your opportunity to be part of a global manufacturing company where your ideas, technical expertise, and project management skills will directly shape our future. Working Hours & Benefits: 25 days per year + statutory bank holidays Stakeholder pension scheme (max 10% employer contribution) Life assurance x 4 salary and Permanent Health Insurance (PHI) cover following qualifying period Subsidised canteen On-site parking Discounted gym membership Discounts across 100 s of UK retailers Employee Assistance Programme access to tools to support mental, physical and financial wellbeing. Hybrid Working Flexible start/finish time Monday to Thursday 8:30am 5:00pm Friday 8:30am 1:30pm Your Mission As a key player in our wider NPI function, you ll be the bridge between design and production, ensuring a seamless process integration for all new product launches. You'll take the lead in defining, sourcing, and commissioning new jigs, tools, and fixtures, while coordinating trials and early-stage builds. Your role will be crucial in validating manufacturing processes to ensure every new product hits the ground running - on time, within budget, and to the highest quality. Key Responsibilities Own theintroduction of new designs into manufacturingfrom a process perspective. Lead thedesign, procurement, and commissioningof production tooling and equipment. Create and maintain keyprocess documentationto support production readiness. Drive cross-functional project activity, ensuringmilestones and deliverables are met. Use theEngineering Change Management systemto monitor progress and track changes. Coordinatetrial builds and validation, ensuring new products meet quality standards. Communicate clearly and confidently withinternal teams and external stakeholders. Monitor and report onobsolescence costs, ensuring financial control and transparency. Required Experience & Skills Strongproject management capability, ideally using tools like MS Project. Proficient in3D CAD(Creo preferred) and interpreting 2D engineering drawings. Demonstrated ability inprocess improvementand root cause problem solving. Excellent communicator andteam player, with the ability to influence at all levels. A confidentself-starterwho can make decisions, manage complexity, and lead change. Understanding ofmanufacturing MRP systemsis a bonus. Tenacious and motivated, with acan-do attitudeand drive to challenge the status quo. Preferred Qualifications Degree (or equivalent experience) inMechanical Engineeringor a related discipline.