New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer

The Role
The Graduate NPI Engineer will play a key role in ensuring that new products are industrialised effectively, meeting customer requirements for quality, performance, cost, and compliance.
NPI activity at Precision Micro is typically fast-paced and delivered to short timescales, requiring engineers to balance technical rigour with responsiveness and commercial awareness, often working across multiple projects in parallel.

Key responsibilities include:

• Technical review of customer drawings, CAD models, and specifications to assess manufacturability using photochemical etching and secondary processes

• Producing and modifying CAD models and engineering drawings to support product development, process definition, and customer requirements

• Supporting feasibility studies, costings, and technical input during the quotation phase

• Assisting with the development, optimisation, and validation of manufacturing processes for new products

• Supporting process trials, first-off manufacture, and capability studies

• Creating and maintaining engineering documentation including routings, work instructions, control plans, and technical reports

• Working closely with Quality, Production, Sales, Supply Chain, and HSE teams to resolve technical and production issues during product introduction

• Operating in full compliance with company Health & Safety standards, proactively identifying risks and working collaboratively with HSE to develop safe, practical engineering solutions

• Applying structured problem-solving techniques to support root cause analysis and corrective actions

• Contributing to continuous improvement and standardisation of NPI and manufacturing processes

About You

This role is ideal for a self-motivated, confident, and ambitious graduate who enjoys working in a technical, manufacturing-led environment and is comfortable applying good numerical and analytical skills to real-world problems.

You will ideally have:

• A First-class honours degree (essential)

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science, or a related engineering discipline is desirable but not essential

• Excellent mathematics and numeracy skills, with a minimum of Grade 8 (or equivalent) at GCSE Mathematics

• Confidence working with calculations, tolerances, data analysis, and technical information

• The ability to understand and interpret technical drawings, data, and specifications

• An analytical and methodical approach to problem solving

• Great communication skills and the confidence to engage with colleagues across engineering, production, quality, commercial, and HSE teams

• Good organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise effectively in a changeable environment

• Experience using CAD software (any mainstream package) is advantageous

• A genuine interest in precision manufacturing or advanced engineering environments, with the ambition to develop a long-term technical career

What We Offer

• A technically focused graduate role within a world-class precision manufacturing business

• Exposure to high-specification customer applications and regulated industries

• A varied, fast-moving NPI environment rather than long single-project lead times

• Structured on-the-job training, mentoring, and professional development

• Competitive graduate salary and benefits package

• Clear opportunities for progression into senior NPI, process, manufacturing, or quality engineering roles

How to Apply

If you are looking to develop your career in a technically challenging, fast-paced, and safety-conscious manufacturing environment, we would be pleased to hear from you.
Please submit your CV along with a short covering statement outlining your interest in the role and Precision Micro.

Please note: No applications or speculative CVs from recruitment agencies will be accepted for this role.