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We have a great opportunity to join our New Product Introduction team as a Senior NPI Manufacturing Engineer. You’ll contribute to the development of next‑generation wound care products, making a significant impact for our customers and for Smith+Neuhew.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance to project and technical teams to ensure all new products are designed for manufacture.
• Act as a subject matter expert within the Wound franchise for the Design Transfer process, ensuring Medical Devices transferred into Operations are compliant and value‑adding.
• Ensure the end product meets or exceeds business expectations in terms of market need, quality, manufacturability, cost, and availability.
• Influence New Product Development under guidance from senior leadership, using the design transfer process.
• Align to project timelines and find opportunities to accelerate time‑to‑market while maintaining project deliverables.

Qualifications

• Education in a relevant engineering background, such as a B.ENG degree or equivalent experience or Higher National Certificate.
• Previous experience in an engineering‑bias role with an understanding of and passion for the manufacturing process.
• Experience with NPI and supplier relationship management would be advantageous, however not crucial.

Benefits

• Inclusive culture with commitment to belonging and wellbeing.
• Generous annual bonus and pension schemes with Share Options.
• Hybrid working model with flexible vacation, paid holidays, and volunteering hours.
• Private health and dental plans and additional wellbeing benefits.
• Training and mentorship‑based development within a supportive team.
• Employee discounts on fitness clubs, bicycle and car schemes.

Location: East Riding Of Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level; Employment type: Full‑time; Job function: Engineering and Information Technology; Industries: Medical Equipment Manufacturing.