Senior Engineer - NPI and Engineering

Assess manufacturing feasibility for: Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Through-Hole Technology (THT) Mixed Technology PCB Assemblies Box Build and System Integration

Surface Mount Technology (SMT)

Through-Hole Technology (THT)

Mixed Technology PCB Assemblies

Box Build and System Integration

Recommend suitable manufacturing processes, production flow, tooling, fixtures, and special process requirements.

Perform Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) assessments.

Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering to optimize production efficiency and yield.

Perform detailed BOM analysis for: Component lifecycle status (Active, NRND, Obsolete) Package compatibility Alternate component identification Technical form-fit-function validation

Component lifecycle status (Active, NRND, Obsolete)

Package compatibility

Alternate component identification

Technical form-fit-function validation

Coordinate with Supply Chain and Component Engineering to mitigate sourcing risks.

Support smooth transition from RFQ to New Product Introduction (NPI).

Participate in prototype builds and first article manufacturing activities.

Validate engineering changes (ECO/ECN) and design revisions.

Ensure production readiness prior to pilot and mass production.

Work closely with Sales, Program Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Design teams.

Provide technical clarifications to customers during RFQ discussions.

Support continuous improvement initiatives related to RFQ engineering and manufacturing processes.

PCB fabrication and PCB assembly processes

SMT, THT, Reflow Soldering, and Wave Soldering

Gerber interpretation and PCB design fundamentals

Electronic components, packaging technologies, and assembly methods

IPC Standards (IPC-A-610, IPC-2221, IPC-7711/7721 preferred)

Design for Manufacturability (DFM)

Design for Assembly (DFA)

Manufacturing process capability and quality requirements

CAD tools such as Altium Designer, OrCAD, or equivalent

Gerber viewers and PCB analysis tools

PLM and ERP systems

Microsoft Excel and engineering documentation tools

Mandatory:

Hands-on experience supporting Automotive Electronics projects within an EMS environment.

Preferred Exposure:

Automotive

Aerospace

Defense

Medical Electronics

Industrial Electronics

The selected candidate will primarily support RFQs across multiple industry segments, with a strong focus on Automotive programs while also contributing to Aerospace, Defense, Medical, and Industrial customer projects.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Technical documentation review and interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer-focused approach

Effective communication and presentation skills

Attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple RFQs simultaneously

Decision-making based on technical and manufacturing feasibility