NPI Project Engineers

  • DK Recruitment
  • Plymouth, Devon
  • Sep 25, 2025
Full time Construction Project Manager Management Architect and Design Graduate Construction

Job Description

DK Recruitment are working with a world-renowned, precision Engineering business based in Plymouth who are expanding their Engineering team. The business has a strong culture of innovation, professional growth and are offering an exciting career journey.

The position of NPI Project Manager will be to be responsible for ensuring the on-time delivery of all new products through active management of the New Product Introduction (NPI) process.

Graduate Engineers may also apply.

Key Role Responsibilities:

  • Plan, coordinate, and track new product introduction projects, accurately predicting timelines, budgets and managing project risks.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement a robust capacity planning method for the NPI process, enhancing lead-time accuracy and identifying potential bottlenecks.
  • Proactive resolution of project delays by working with multiple departments to ensure minimal impact to the project timeline.
  • Continually exploring opportunities to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the process.
  • Establish a culture of transparency and continuous improvement within NPI process.
  • Working with the business to plan future requirements based on forecasted demand and analysis.

Experience & Qualifications:

Knowledge

  • Thorough knowledge of manufacturing, and business processes would be beneficial.
  • Strong understanding of project management techniques and tools.
  • Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies
  • Knowledge of engineering design and manufacturing best practice would be advantageous.
  • Experience in a new product introduction process would be useful.

Skills

  • Ability to lead a project from initiation through to delivery by engaging with cross-functional teams.
  • Good communicator with both written and verbal skills. Confident and capable of leading and presenting in project meetings.
  • Able to develop strong effective relationships with our people.
  • Ability to use CAD software, preferably SolidWorks would be beneficial.
  • Skilled in using project management tools, including Gantt charts to track and report project progress.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and multitasking skills to manage multiple projects concurrently.

Outputs

  • Daily and monthly monitoring and report of NPI process.
  • Daily and monthly review of NPI Process Tool and reports.
  • Monthly KPI's.

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline, preferably with a focus on mechanical or manufacturing engineering.
  • Proven experience or a project management-based qualification would also be considered.

Benefits:

  • Competitive Salary
  • 25 days of paid holiday, plus bank holidays.
  • Professional Development Investment.
  • Subsidised Canteen.
  • Engagement and Rewards platform, with access to discounts at over 100 retailers.
  • Free Parking.
  • Reward & Recognition awards
  • Simply Health - Voluntary Membership
  • Assess to Occupational Health Facilities
  • Life Assurance