The Role
Lead end-to-end New Product Introduction from kickoff through mass production, managing prototype/pilot builds, ensuring manufacturing readiness, coordinating cross-functional teams, resolving build issues, driving process validation and continuous improvements, and ensuring compliance with quality standards.
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Job Title: NPI (New Product Introduction) Engineer / Senior NPI Engineer
Job Summary
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced NPI Engineer to lead the end-to-end New Product Introduction (NPI) process from project kick-off through series production. The ideal candidate will drive prototype, pilot, and production ramp-up activities while ensuring manufacturing readiness, cross-functional coordination, and smooth transition from product development to mass production.
- Own and manage the complete NPI lifecycle from project kick-off to mass production.
- Develop, maintain, and release NPI build plans, project timelines, and milestone tracking.
- Coordinate prototype, pilot, pre-production, and production builds with cross-functional teams.
- Ensure manufacturing readiness, including:
- Materials availability
- Tooling readiness
- Manufacturing programs
- Fixtures and test equipment
- Production documentation
- Materials availability
- Drive seamless transition from engineering development to manufacturing.
- Review and understand product drawings, schematics, BOMs, and engineering change requests.
- Collaborate with Design, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to resolve build issues.
- Identify manufacturing risks and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Monitor build progress, analyze production issues, and drive continuous process improvements.
- Ensure compliance with quality standards and manufacturing best practices.
- Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- 5-8 years of experience in New Product Introduction (NPI), Manufacturing Engineering, or Production Engineering.
- Hands-on experience with:
- Prototype builds
- Pilot builds
- Pre-production validation
- Production ramp-up
- Transition from development to mass production
- Prototype builds
- Strong understanding of:
- Product drawings
- Electrical schematics
- Bill of Materials (BOM)
- Engineering documentation
- Product drawings
- Good knowledge of electronics manufacturing processes, including:
- SMT (Surface Mount Technology)
- PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly)
- Mechanical assembly
- Functional testing
- Product packaging
- SMT (Surface Mount Technology)
- Strong knowledge of:
- PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
- Control Plan
- Process Flow
- APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning)
- PPAP (Production Part Approval Process)
- FAI (First Article Inspection)
- PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
- Experience in manufacturing process validation and process optimization.
- Ability to troubleshoot manufacturing and quality issues during NPI builds.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project tracking tools; experience with ERP/PLM systems is an added advantage.
- Excellent project management and coordination skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies is a plus.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering or related engineering discipline
- 5-8 years of experience in New Product Introduction (NPI), Manufacturing Engineering, or Production Engineering
- Hands-on experience with prototype builds
- Hands-on experience with pilot builds
- Hands-on experience with pre-production validation
- Hands-on experience with production ramp-up and transition to mass production
- Strong understanding of product drawings, electrical schematics, BOMs, and engineering documentation
- Knowledge of electronics manufacturing processes including SMT, PCBA, mechanical assembly, functional testing, and product packaging
- Experience with PFMEA, Control Plan, Process Flow, APQP, PPAP, and FAI
- Experience in manufacturing process validation and process optimization
- Ability to troubleshoot manufacturing and quality issues during NPI builds
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project tracking tools
- Experience with ERP/PLM systems
- Project management, coordination, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
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The Company
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.
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