NPI ENGINEER
eFlexes have an exciting new position for an NPI Engineer with a Shannon based Client. The NPI Engineer will be responsible for the development and introduction of new products / repairs within the agreed development budget, target product cost levels and scheduled introduction dates.
Responsibilities will include:
- Conducting research / collating competitive product information and data to support / prepare new product proposals
- Preparation of Technical & Commercial Feasibility Studies for new product proposal
- Preparing Project Plans for NPI projects, including the project scope, development of budgets and schedules
- Establishing project team / resource planning for projects
- Conduct management review upon completion of the project to verify the success of the project against the budget, product cost & schedule and record lessons learned
- Drafting the Repair Specification (Non-OEM Repairs)
- Determining the preferred technology / process equipment for the repair
- Conducting engineering trials & experiments necessary to verify the process
- Preparing the Technical Plan (TP) / Repair Source Substantiation (RSS) documentation for substantiation of repairs
- Identifying the up-front requirements of all stake holders – Production Team, Quality, EH&S, Maintenance, etc.
- Conducting final project review with Operations / Quality / EH&S to close and sign the product transfer to production
- Monitor the product cost / profitability for 1st 6 months of production to ensure target costs are achieved.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Degree level preferably in Materials or Mechanical Engineering
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience preferably in an NPI Engineering role
- Ability to understand complex processes involving multiple disciplines
- Strong analytical & problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated use of DFSS and/or Lean 6 Sigma a distinct advantage
- Project Management experience
- Availability outside normal hours when required
To apply: please email your CV to angelina.oneill@eflexes.com or call 086 0205506 for further details.
