New Product Development Apprentice

  • Company: FREUDENBERG SEALING TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
  • Location: North Shields, NE27 0QH
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
  • Ref: NAS-2000027051
  • Application Deadline Date: 25/05/2026
  • Start Date: 15/07/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday - Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.

Brief Description

Reporting to the NPI Team Leader, the NPI Technician checks and tests new products (prototypes, pre-series, replacements, and PPAP). They help meet targets and provide a fast, reliable, and cost-effective service to both internal teams and external customers.

Future Prospects

Full-time position upon completion of the apprenticeship for the right person.

Vacancy Detail

Main Responsibilities of the role…



  • Ensures accurate and timely validation of scheduled products to ensure internal and external customer requirements are met

  • Analyses validation results and produces subsequent reports with suggestions for improvements

  • Contributes towards the fulfilment of all legal and Freudenberg requirements regarding health, safety, environment

  • Participates in internal and external audit activities

  • Ensures continuous improvement of department 5S and operating procedures

  • Provides ongoing support to Operations department to ensure smooth introduction of new products

  • Works collaboratively across all functions of NPI and supports the achievement of department goals (sample manufacturing, validation, industrialisation)

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