SUMMARY OF ROLE:

The Senior NPI (New Product Introduction) Engineer role will be focused on the execution of new product introductions on CCA (Circuit Card Assembly) and box assemblies. With a strong technical background in SMT and CCA assembly processes, the NPI Engineer will ensure the successful introduction of new products into Raytheon UK Manufacturing through the application of robust manufacturing principles and processes.
Role will be program-focused as the key technical support for Customer and Internal Program Team. It will cover a wide range of CCAs products in diverse fields such as Power Products, Space Grade Manufacturing, Weapons and Sensors, Air Traffic Management Systems and Control Actuation Systems (CAS).

MAIN DUTIES:

• Focus on SMT and CCA build processes, and Unit Level assembly
• Technical and Manufacturing Eng. lead on NPI Builds, with ownership for the execution to agreed schedule and cost, and to required Quality standards and Manufacturing best practices
• Engagement at all stages of the NPI process; from Bid and Proposal through execution of NPI Builds as a precursor to product release into full rate production.
• Active participation in DFM and “manufacturability” analyses and reporting
• Use manufacturing data to identify and address issues – proactively
• Use data to drive Systemic Root Cause and Corrective Action.
• Identify, expedite and / or escalate any quality or performance issues
• Identify skills training or development requirements and escalate through management
• Report & maintain Manufacturing Engineering metrics, track performance against Team KPI and Individual Goals & Objectives
• Ensure metrics are used / responded to in order to optimize processes
• Support the Program Cells and the rest of the Engineering community when required
• Active Team Member – participate in team activities with Integrated Program Team, Engineering groups and other cross-functional teams