Contract NPI Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title: Contract NPI Manufacturing Engineer Location: HerefordRate: £45 to £50 per hourEmployment Type: Contract (Inside IR35)Working Arrangements: Onsite working Verso are supporting a major engineering programme entering the final stages of development, and we re looking for a hands on NPI Manufacturing Engineer to help transition complex electromechanical prototypes into structured, repeatable production. This 3 month contract is ideal for someone who thrives in fast moving environments and enjoys practical engineering, jig/fixture design, and early industrialisation work. The Role This is a practical NPI role focused on stabilising prototype builds, improving manufacturability, and creating the tooling, fixtures, and documentation needed for repeatable production. You ll work directly with design, production, and test teams to mature evolving assemblies, resolve build issues, and define how products should be manufactured on the shop floor. You ll be central to turning early prototypes into production ready assemblies - ensuring build flow, tooling, and documentation are in place for a smooth transition into low medium volume manufacture. Key Responsibilities- Lead NPI activity to transition electromechanical prototypes into stable, repeatable production.- Design and develop jigs, fixtures, and simple tooling to support assembly, alignment, and test.- Work with design engineering to refine product architecture for manufacturability (DfM/DfA).- Build and validate ..... full job details .....