Job Title: Senior Engineer - New Product Introduction
(NPI)
Location:
Mysore
Organization:
Cyient DLM Limited
Experience:
8-10 Years
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Electronics Engineering, Electronics
& Communication Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, or
equivalent.
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Engineer - NPI
(New Product Introduction) to lead the end-to-end product industrialization
process from prototype development through mass production. The ideal candidate
will possess strong expertise in electronics manufacturing, process
development, manufacturing readiness, and cross-functional project execution.
This role will be responsible for ensuring seamless transfer of products from
engineering development to manufacturing while meeting quality, cost, and
delivery objectives.
Key Responsibilities
NPI Project Management
- Own
the end-to-end NPI process from project kick-off through series
production.
- Develop
and manage NPI build plans, schedules, milestones, and production
readiness reviews.
- Coordinate
prototype, pilot, engineering validation, and pre-production builds.
- Drive
successful transition of products from development to manufacturing.
Manufacturing Readiness
- Ensure
readiness of materials, tooling, fixtures, test equipment, manufacturing
programs, and documentation prior to builds.
- Collaborate
with Design, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production teams to achieve
product launch targets.
- Validate
manufacturing processes and build methodologies for volume production.
Process Development & Improvement
- Establish
and optimize manufacturing processes including:
- SMT
Assembly
- PCBA
Manufacturing
- Mechanical
Assembly
- Product
Testing
- Packaging
Processes
- Identify
opportunities for yield improvement, cost reduction, and cycle-time
optimization.
- Lead
root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive
actions.
Quality & Compliance
- Develop
and maintain:
- Process
Flow Diagrams
- PFMEA
(Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
- Control
Plans
- Work
Instructions
- Manufacturing
SOPs
- Support
APQP, PPAP, FAI, and product qualification activities.
- Ensure
compliance with quality standards and customer requirements.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Act
as the primary interface between Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality,
Procurement, and Suppliers during product launch.
- Drive
issue resolution during prototype and pilot builds.
- Conduct
build reviews and provide status updates to stakeholders.
Required Technical Skills
- Strong
understanding of electronic product manufacturing and industrialization.
- Hands-on
experience with Prototype, Pilot, Pre-production, and Mass Production
builds.
- Ability
to interpret:
- Product
Drawings
- Schematics
- BOMs
(Bill of Materials)
- Assembly
Documentation
- Experience
with:
- SMT
Processes
- PCBA
Manufacturing
- Mechanical
Assembly
- Functional
Testing
- Packaging
Operations
- Strong
knowledge of:
- PFMEA
- Control
Plan
- Process
Flow
- FAI
- PPAP
- APQP
- Familiarity
with Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
Desired Competencies
- Strong
project management and organizational skills.
- Excellent
problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
- Effective
stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Ability
to manage multiple NPI projects simultaneously.
- Strong
ownership mindset with a focus on execution and results.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience
in Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS), Consumer Electronics,
Industrial Electronics, IoT Devices, or Automotive Electronics.
- Exposure
to ERP/MRP systems and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
- Certification
in APQP, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or PMP is an added advantage.
Skills Required
- 8-10 years of relevant engineering or electronics manufacturing experience
- Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, or equivalent
- Strong understanding of electronic product manufacturing and industrialization
- Hands-on experience with prototype, pilot, pre-production, and mass production builds
- Ability to interpret product drawings, schematics, BOMs, and assembly documentation
- Experience with SMT processes, PCBA manufacturing, mechanical assembly, functional testing, and packaging operations
- Strong knowledge of PFMEA, control plans, process flow, FAI, PPAP, and APQP
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
- Experience in electronics manufacturing services, consumer electronics, industrial electronics, IoT devices, or automotive electronics
- Exposure to ERP/MRP systems and Manufacturing Execution Systems
- Certification in APQP, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or PMP
What We Do
Cyient DLM provides end-to-end design-led manufacturing (DLM) solutions, integrating electronics and mechanical capabilities. It specializes in high-mix, high-reliability solutions for safety-critical applications in highly regulated industries, including aerospace, defense, healthcare, and industrial sectors, managing the product life cycle from concept through certification.
