New Production Introduction (NPI) Engineer

Job Description:

Whats special about us?
Safran Helicopter Engines are the worlds leading manufacturer of rotorcraft turbines and the only one dedicated exclusively to this spanet. Our UK facility is the European Maintenance Centre Hub for the SHE Group, performing level 1 to level 3 maintenance and repairs on complex helicopter engine components. Our experienced teams partner with our broad, global customer base, providing both technical expertise and broader support in both the fixed wing and rotary wing spanets.

What will I be doing
The New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer will be instrumental in the transition of new and modified products from design through to production.

This role encompasses the industrialization of design changes for existing products, the introduction of new products into our manufacturing operations, and ensuring robust configuration control.

The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams including commercial, purchasing, and operations to facilitate seamless product introductions and enhancements.

Key Responsibilities

1. Industrialization of Design Changes

- Evaluate and implement design changes for existing products to improve manufacturability and performance.

- Develop and document manufacturing processes, work instructions, and quality assurance protocols for design changes.

- Coordinate cross-departmental input to ensure changes meet cost, quality, and delivery goals.

2. New Product Introduction:

- Lead the transition of new products from the design phase through to production, ensuring alignment with manufacturing capabilities.

- Develop detailed project plans that include risk assessments, resources, timelines, and budget considerations.

- Oversee prototype builds, pilot runs, and production ramp-up to full-scale manufacturing.

3. Configuration Control
- Establish and manage configuration control processes to ensure product consistency and traceability.

- Maintain documentation and records relating to product designs, revisions, and manufacturing changes.

- Ensure all stakeholders are informed of configuration changes and understand their implications.

4. Stakeholder Liaison

- Collaborate with commercial teams to ensure product specifications align with customer requirements.

- Work closely with purchasing to select materials and components that meet technical and cost requirements.

- Coordinate with operations to integrate new products and process improvements into the production environment efficiently.

5. Continuous Improvement:

- Analyse and evaluate manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for cost reduction and quality improvement.

- Propose and implement process optimizations based on data-driven insights.

Job Requirements:

What do you need from me?
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent industry experience in a similar role

- Minimum of 5 years of experience in product engineering, preferably in the aerospace sector or a similar regulated business sector

- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and techniques.

- Experience of AS9100 FAIR process is essential

- Experience with configuration management and documentation systems.

-Experience of:
- Excellent project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects concurrently.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Additional Skills:
- Experience of APQP process would be advantageous

- Experience of PPAP industrialisation process would be advantageous

- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and practices.

- Familiarity with quality standards and regulatory requirements in aerospace manufacturing or a similarly regulated business sector.

What's my next step?
Please apply via the website and if you have what we are looking for, a member of our talent acquisition team will be in touch.

Diversity and Inclusion
We want Safran Helicopter Engines UK to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential.

We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks.

We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Safran Helicopter Engines UK an inclusive place to work.

Job Ident #: 165525

Company Details

Safran

2, Boulevard du General Martial Valin
Paris, Ile-De-France France, International 75724 International
www.safran-group.com

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Job Info

Location

Paris, Ile-De-France France, International, France

Type

Permanent

Company Details

Safran

2, Boulevard du General Martial Valin
Paris, Ile-De-France France, International 75724 International
www.safran-group.com