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INTRODUCING TECHPOINT TechPoint Group, is one of the largest UK-owned CEMs. We supply EMS and supply chain services to leading technology companies across the UK and Europe. We operate from a modern, clean environment to support customers in the commercial, space, defence, transport, audio, motorsport, and instrumentation sectors. We have opened a new world-class facility and are looking for new talented people to join us on this exciting journey. THE ROLE The Head of NPI Engineering is responsible for leading the end-to-end New Product Introduction (NPI) process within a high-mix, electronic manufacturing environment. This role ensures the seamless transition of products from design through to full-scale production, driving manufacturability, quality, cost efficiency, and on-time delivery.  You will act as the key interface between customers, design engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing operations.  Key Responsibilities  Leadership & Strategy  * Lead, develop, and mentor the NPI Engineering team  * Define and implement NPI strategy aligned with businessobjectivesand customer requirements  * Drive a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and engineering excellence  New Product Introduction (NPI)  * Own the full NPI lifecycle from concept review to production release  * Ensure robust Design for Manufacture (DFM), Design for Test (DFT), and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles are applied  * Lead project planning, risk management, and resource allocation for all NPI activities  * Act as the primary escalation point for NPI-related issues  Customer & Stakeholder Management  * Serve as the technical lead for customer engagements during the NPI phase  * Collaborate with customers on designoptimisation, cost reduction, and manufacturability improvements  * Work cross-functionally with Quality, Supply Chain, Production, andAccountManagement teams  Process & Production Readiness  * Ensure manufacturing processes, tooling, and test solutions are fullyvalidatedprior to production  * Oversee creation and approval of work instructions, process documentation, and control plans  * Drive First Article Inspection (FAI) and production readiness reviews  Quality & Compliance  * Ensure all NPI activities meet regulatory, customer, and industry standards (e.g., IPC standards)  * Support root cause analysis and corrective actions during early production phases  * Partner with Quality teams to ensure smooth handover to steady-state production  Continuous Improvement  * AnalyseNPI performance metrics (e.g., time to market, yield, cost variance)  * Implement Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies  * Identifyopportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, andoptimiseprocesses  Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)  * On-time NPI delivery  * First pass yield / early production yield  * Time toproduction release * NPI cost vs. target  * Customer satisfaction during NPI phase ABOUT YOU * Proven leadership experience in NPI, manufacturing engineering, or operations within the electronic manufacturing (EMS) sector  * Strong knowledge of PCB assembly, box build, and electronic systems integration  * Deep understanding of DFM, DFT, and DFA principles  * Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement tools  * Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously  * Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills  * Experience working directly with customers in a technical or engineering capacity