Safran Helicopter Engines are the world's leading manufacturer of rotorcraft turbines and the only one dedicated exclusively to this market. Our UK facility is the European Maintenance Centre Hub for the SHE Group, performing level 1 to level 3 maintenance and repairs on complex helicopter engine components. Our experienced teams partner with our broad, global customer base, providing both technical expertise and broader support in both the fixed wing and rotary wing markets.
Your Role
The New Part Introduction (NPI) Engineer will be instrumental in the transition of new and modified products from design through to production.
This role encompasses the industrialization of design changes for existing products, the introduction of new products into our manufacturing operations, and ensuring robust configuration control.
The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams including commercial, purchasing, and operations to facilitate seamless product introductions and enhancements.
Key Responsibilities
1. Industrialization of Design Changes
- Evaluate and implement design changes for existing products to improve manufacturability and performance.
- Develop and document manufacturing processes, work instructions, and quality assurance protocols for design changes.
- Coordinate cross-departmental input to ensure changes meet cost, quality, and delivery goals.
2. New Product Introduction:
- Lead the transition of new products from the design phase through to production, ensuring alignment with manufacturing capabilities.
- Develop detailed project plans that include risk assessments, resources, timelines, and budget considerations.
- Oversee prototype builds, pilot runs, and production ramp-up to full-scale manufacturing.
3. Configuration Control
- Establish and manage configuration control processes to ensure product consistency and traceability.
- Maintain documentation and records relating to product designs, revisions, and manufacturing changes.
- Ensure all stakeholders are informed of configuration changes and understand their implications.
4. Stakeholder Liaison
- Collaborate with commercial teams to ensure product specifications align with customer requirements.
- Work closely with purchasing to select materials and components that meet technical and cost requirements.
- Coordinate with operations to integrate new products and process improvements into the production environment efficiently.
5. Continuous Improvement:
- Analyse and evaluate manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for cost reduction and quality improvement.
- Propose and implement process optimizations based on data-driven insights.
