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NPI Estimator

Job Posted: 16 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: CH65, Hooton, Cheshire West and Chester

Expire in: 12 days

Job Description

Korn Ferry is proud to be partnering with a well-established organisation operating within a highly specialised manufacturing environment. With a long history of technical expertise and consistent investment in innovation, the business plays a critical role in supporting a range of advanced sectors, both in the UK and internationally.

This heavy engineering company is embarking on a large-scale growth & transformation journey, with considerable investment from its parent company. As the company continues to grow and evolve, it is looking to recruit a commercial focused New Product Introduction Estimator to join their team at their Ellesmere Port site.

As the New Product Introduction Estimator, you will be a pivotal member of the Commercial Team, supporting and managing the introduction of new products and materials from concept through to full-scale production.

You’ll have oversight of product manufacturability, supply chain stability, quality compliance, and lead successful transitions from R&D into mass commercial production.

Becoming an NPI Estimator for our client will give you the opportunity to contribute to products and technologies that have far-reaching impact across multiple industries globally.

How you’ll add value:

  * Lead the development of materials from research through to production-scale implementation, including laboratory and plant trials, processing routes, testing methods, and final properties to achieve product qualification.

  * Drive end-to-end NPI programmes, leading all activities from concept evaluation, prototyping, and pilot runs through to production ramp-up.

  * Establish and manage NPI project plans, timelines, cost estimates, and resource requirements, & coordinate cross-functional teams.

  * Work closely with suppliers and production teams to assess material properties, processing methods, and safety and environmental impacts.

  * Manage changes material specifications, ensuring alignment with product requirements.

  * Develop and optimise manufacturing processes associated with NPI.

  * Create and validate process flows, control plans, and work instructions.

  * Lead design-for-manufacturability activities.

About you:

  * Degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Chemistry, Physics, or a closely related discipline.

  * Demonstrable knowledge in financial analysis, sales, and commercial negotiation.

  * Strong problem-solving capability, with the ability to apply scientific and technical methods to practical production challenges.

  * Ability to clearly communicate technical results, conclusions, and make commercially focused recommendations.

  * Proficiency in data analysis tools and technical reporting.

  * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience producing technical reports.

  * Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment and meet tight deadlines.

What you can expect:

  * Private Medical

  * Dental insurance

  * Competitive pension scheme

  * 25 days holiday + Bank holidays

  * Length of service awards

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