New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer

New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer

Pharmaforce

Longford, Ireland

Job Description

Our client, a privately owned Irish manufacturing company based in Longford, is seeking a skilled New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer to lead the rollout of new products from concept to production. This is a key role in delivering projects on time, within budget, and in line with ISO 13485/14001 and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional NPI projects from design to full production
• Oversee tooling, automation, and process development
• Manage timelines, budgets, and customer communications
• Conduct risk assessments, validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ), and design reviews
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean/Six Sigma tools

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering or related field
• 3–5 years’ experience in NPI, manufacturing, or project engineering (ideally in injection moulding/medical devices)
• Strong project management and process development skills
• Knowledge of ISO 13485, ISO 14001, SPC, and DOE
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities