NPI Engineer – Gas Detection | Cambridge area (on-site)

Job description

I’m working with a well-established gas detection and sensing business based in Cambridge to hire a NPI Engineer, a new position working across a number of engineering teams. They design and manufacture their products on-site and supply both directly and as an OEM into safety-critical environments (think emergency services, industrial safety, hazardous environments).

The company is around 100 people, with a strong and growing R&D function (~20 engineers) spanning electronics, mechanical, firmware, software, UX and project engineering. They’ve had a very strong year and are investing further in new product development.

They’re now looking to bring in an NPI Engineer to strengthen the bridge between R&D and production.

The role

This is a hands-on NPI role with real ownership.

You’ll be responsible for taking new products from late-stage development through to production, improving how designs translate into build, test and manufacture. There’s a new product currently being scoped that this person will own end to end.

You’ll work closely with R&D engineers, manufacturing, quality and supply chain, helping move the organisation towards stronger, more repeatable product introduction.

This is very much an on-site role (5 days a week) – the value here is being close to the engineers, the production line and the product.

What they’re looking for

• Experience as an NPI / Manufacturing / Production Engineer in a physical product environment
• Strong understanding of bringing products into manufacture, not just designing them
• Comfortable working on-site, solving real production issues with engineers and operators
• Good communicator – collaboration and soft skills matter here
• Experience with sensors, instrumentation or regulated products is a big plus (but not essential)

Gas sensing experience isn’t required, but if you’ve worked with sensors or safety-critical hardware before, that will definitely help.

What matters to them

They care a lot about values and attitude. People who do well here are practical, collaborative and take ownership. Someone who’s done production on-site before and enjoys that environment will stand out.

They’re supportive of development – if you’re strong today but want to grow further, they’ll invest in training and progression.
They’re hiring as soon as possible, but they won’t rush a decision for the wrong person.

Interview process

• Stage 1: 30-minute Teams call with the hiring manager (experience and fit)
• Stage 2: On-site interview (2–2.5 hours), including:
  
  • Short presentation (10 mins)
  • Technical discussion with the team
  • Tour of the facilities
  • Time with HR

Salary & practicalities

• Salary: up to £55,000 (some flexibility for an exceptional fit)
• Location: Cambridge area (on-site)
• Sponsorship: not available
• Benefits to include early finish on Friday, annual bonus, private medical and many more that we discuss on a call

If you’re an NPI engineer who enjoys being close to product, people and production – and wants real ownership rather than paperwork – this is a good one to look at.

If you want to apply or have a quiet chat first, get in touch with Alex Flory @ SoCode Recruitment via this advert, or find him on LinkedIn to chat.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Cambridge

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Published at

09-02-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English