NPI Engineer

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.

This is a great opportunity to join a world class employer and a friendly and talented team, a competitive salary and benefits package applies in addition to fantastic career development opportunities.

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.