Manufacturing Engineer & NPI Manager

About the role

Shorterm Group is seeking a senior Manufacturing Engineer and New Product Introduction (NPI) Manager to join a fast‑growing aerospace engineering company in Bristol. The successful candidate will lead the launch of new aerospace components, ensuring process excellence and regulatory compliance from RFQ through to production readiness.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the entire NPI process.
• Apply APQP methodologies to identify risks and ensure smooth product launch.
• Develop, refine, and sustain manufacturing processes for aerospace components.
• Support engineering change activities and non‑conformance investigations.
• Collaborate across Engineering, CNC, Production, and Supply Chain to improve quality, efficiency, and cost.
• Produce and maintain process documentation, including routings and work instructions.
• Provide technical guidance and training to production teams.
• Act as deputy to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager when required.

Required profile

• 5+ years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and AS9100 / ISO 9001 systems.
• Proven experience in APQP, FMEA, and process improvement.
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and hands‑on engineering capability.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and lean/5S principles.
• Desirable: aerospace industry experience.
• Desirable: CAD/CAM knowledge.
• Desirable: 3+ years NPI management experience.

Required skills

• APQP
• FMEA
• AS9100
• ISO 9001
• ERP/MRP systems
• Lean
• 5S
• CNC programming
• CAD/CAM

What we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Opportunity to work within a rapidly expanding aerospace business.
• Involvement in high‑value, precision engineering projects.
• Strong development and progression prospects.
• Influence over future manufacturing processes.