Engineer - NPI & Engineering

We are looking for a highly motivated and technically competent NPI Engineer with proven experience in EMS manufacturing. The ideal candidate should possess in-depth knowledge of SMT, THT, Selective Soldering, Box Build Assembly, and Test Processes, along with expertise in driving New Product Introduction from RFQ stage to successful mass production.

The candidate should be capable of independently managing customer projects, leading cross-functional teams, driving manufacturing excellence initiatives, improving process capability, and achieving business KPIs through Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, and Continuous Improvement methodologies.

Lead complete NPI lifecycle from customer onboarding to volume production.

Review and analyse customer packages including: BOM Gerber Files Assembly Drawings Test Specifications AVL Customer Quality Requirements

BOM

Gerber Files

Assembly Drawings

Test Specifications

AVL

Customer Quality Requirements

Coordinate with Program Management, Quality, Production, Engineering, SCM, and Customers for project execution.

Conduct Manufacturing Readiness Reviews (MRR) before production launch.

Manage prototype, EVT, DVT, PVT, Pilot Build, and Ramp-up activities.

Drive Build Reviews and Lessons Learned documentation.

Ensure smooth product transfer from NPI to Operations without quality or delivery impact.

Strong practical understanding and process ownership of:

Stencil Design Validation

Solder Paste Selection

Screen Printing Optimization

SPI Process Control

Pick & Place Programming

Reflow Profile Development

AOI Programming & Optimization

SMT Yield Improvement

Wave Soldering

Selective Soldering

Manual Assembly Processes

Solderability Assessment

Defect Reduction Activities

Electro-Mechanical Integration

Wiring Harness Assembly

System Integration

Functional Verification

Final Packing Requirements

ICT

FCT

Boundary Scan

Burn-In Testing

Environmental Testing

Customer Specific Test Requirements

Lead DFM, DFA, DFT, and DFC reviews.

Develop optimized manufacturing processes for new products.

Prepare and maintain: Process Flow Charts Control Plans SOPs Work Instructions PFMEA Risk Assessment Documents

Process Flow Charts

Control Plans

SOPs

Work Instructions

PFMEA

Risk Assessment Documents

Define tooling, fixtures, jigs, and test equipment requirements.

Validate production line capability before mass production.

Drive First Pass Yield (FPY) improvement initiatives.

Lead Kaizen projects across manufacturing operations.

Drive Lean Manufacturing implementation.

Conduct Value Stream Mapping (VSM) exercises.

Implement: 5S Poka-Yoke Visual Management Standard Work Practices

5S

Poka-Yoke

Visual Management

Standard Work Practices

Identify opportunities for: Cycle Time Reduction Cost Reduction Yield Improvement Productivity Enhancement Material Usage Optimization

Cycle Time Reduction

Cost Reduction

Yield Improvement

Productivity Enhancement

Material Usage Optimization

Drive automation opportunities wherever feasible.

First Pass Yield (FPY)

Rolled Throughput Yield (RTY)

OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)

Productivity

Capacity Utilization

Defects Per Million (DPMO)

RMA Reduction

Customer Complaints

On-Time Delivery (OTD)

Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ)

Scrap Reduction

Rework Reduction

Engineering Change Closure Time

Drive corrective actions to ensure targets are consistently achieved.

Lead root cause analysis activities using: 8D 5 Why Analysis Fish bone Diagram Pareto Analysis CAPA Methodology

8D

5 Why Analysis

Fish bone Diagram

Pareto Analysis

CAPA Methodology

Resolve manufacturing and customer issues through systematic investigations.

Participate in customer audits and quality reviews.

Drive process capability improvements using SPC and statistical analysis tools.