Description We are working with an Automotive Manufacturing Business who are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join their team, based in Stockport. Responsibilities Takes ownership for Engineering NPI activities. Work closely with the NPI coordinator and program managers to manage new products, engineering changes, tooling and supplier resource activities from an NPI perspective. Monitor the rollout of ODT & PPAP batches. Measure process effectiveness to critical KPIs. Liaise with external suppliers and internal customers - production, supply chain, and quality on all new products being introduced to the business, ensuring compliance to any customer specific requirements. Validate proposed new transfer products from a process, tooling and documentation requirement using bespoke DFM methodology. Obtain supplier timing plans for tooling and equipment, with support from Manufacturing Engineering. Utilise 3D modelling and creative thinking, alongside manufacturing engineering, to produce bespoke tooling, or adapt current tooling and equipment to reduce costs as much as possible for launch. APQP support & management of related tasks. Assist with CQE to provide documentation for PPAP or ISIR approval. Support PFMEA review and development for NPI & create approval of internal documents. Utilise feedback from every NPI run and record relevant metrics to ensure NPI 'First Time Right' mentality. Drives continuous improvement using Company Standard Operating System incorporating Six Sigma methodology on all manufacturing methods and processes to ensure customer satisfaction. Works to internal Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality procedures, continually seeking to improve the department's method of work. Maintains records, drawings (and other machine or facilities drawings), and documents to provide a record which is archived and accessible to the company, as per IATF16949, OHSAS 18001, ISO 14001 requirements. Responsible for procurement of final assembly equipment and tooling for new processes that comply with UK PUWE Regulations Control of assigned Capital - initial proposal, specification, raising budget requests and budget control.Skills & Qualifications Experience in Automotive and Aerospace industry. Previous manufacturing, product engineering or NPI experience. Able to work under pressure and deliver results in a complex environment managing goals. CI and "Hands on" Mindset Ability to lead change management initiatives. Computer skills using Microsoft packages. Ability to lead change management initiatives.The Salary and Hours £40,000 - £50,000 Monday to Thursday, 8:00 - 16:30, Friday 8:00 - 13:00Contact Macy Carroll - Recruitment Consultant - Engineering and Manufacturing Please contact me on (phone number removed) or