Manufacturing Engineer (NPI)

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer (NPI)

Location: Great Yarmouth

Department: Engineering
Reports To: Engineering Team Leader, Production Engineering

About the role

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Manufacturing Engineer to join our team within a fast-paced microelectronics manufacturing environment. You will provide technical expertise and leadership in the development and implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies. You will take ownership of key projects from concept through qualification and release into production.

This role focuses on solving material and integration challenges associated with hybrid microelectronic packaging and advanced electronic assemblies, ensuring robust, scalable, and high-reliability manufacturing solutions.

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Key Responsibilities

• Lead the selection of materials and development of manufacturing processes for new and existing products
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) in manufacturing technologies, working cross-functionally with design, manufacturing, and customers
• Collaborate with Process Engineering to define and guide development work packages
• Support the introduction of new products into manufacturing, ensuring smooth transition from development to production
• Generate, review, and maintain manufacturing documentation (e.g., work instructions, process specifications, BOMs)
• Partner with Quality to define and execute qualification plans for new products and processes
• Engage with external suppliers and contractors to evaluate and introduce new process capabilities
• Communicate technical updates and project status clearly to stakeholders and management
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, yield, and best practices
• Contribute to overall engineering team performance, taking on additional responsibilities as required

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Education / Qualifications

• Engineering discipline, or demonstrable equivalent industry experience (Essential)

Knowledge & Experience

Essential:

• Proven experience in technology development, process engineering, and manufacturing support
• Strong understanding of manufacturing materials
• Practical experience in microelectronics assembly
• Experience in aerospace, semiconductor, microelectronics, or similar high-reliability industries
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems

Desirable:

• Expertise in microelectronic packaging and assembly
• Experience in manufacturing process development and optimisation
• Strong technical documentation and report writing skills
• Experience delivering operator training

Familiarity with (Desirable):

• Cleanroom environments
• High-reliability microelectronics design and development
• Electronic test methodologies
• Industry quality standards (e.g., ISO, AS9100)

Competencies

• Strong analytical and complex problem-solving capability
• High attention to detail with a structured, methodical approach
• Innovative mindset with the ability to generate practical solutions
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to learning and improvement
• Effective project management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills across all organisational levels
• Ability to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams
• Adaptability in a fast-changing technical environment
• Comfortable working with ambiguity and incomplete data

Other Requirements

• Security Clearance (SC) or ability to obtain
• Willingness to travel as required (e.g., other company sites, suppliers, customers)

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What We Can Offer You

• Flexible working practices – we work a 9-day fortnight, hybrid working, offer flexitime, and work a half day Friday
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) with the option to buy up to 5 additional days
• Private healthcare
• Health cash plan – cash back for everyday health expenses
• Additional benefits including access to 24/7 remote GP services, physiotherapy consultations and gym discounts
• Pension scheme with 6% employer contributions
• Life assurance – 4 x annual salary
• Reward and recognition platform
• Discount platform – retail, leisure, gym discounts and more
• Employee assistance programme with access to confidential counselling services
• Support for further training and education
• Relocation assistance up to £8,000 if you relocate to take up a position with us

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
 

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