Job Title - Product Engineer – RFQ (Technical)

Department - NPI & Engineering

Location - Mysore

Experience - 4–8 Years (Preferred in EMS/Electronics Manufacturing Services with Automotive project experience) Job Summary The Product Engineer – RFQ (Technical) is responsible for evaluating customer product requirements from a technical feasibility, manufacturability, and production readiness perspective during the RFQ stage. The role ensures that customer designs are optimized for Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS), identifies technical and manufacturing risks, and supports a seamless transition from RFQ through New Product Introduction (NPI) into mass production.

The engineer will work closely with Sales, Program Management, NPI, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, and customers to provide technically sound and cost-effective manufacturing solutions across Automotive, Aerospace, Defense, Medical, and Industrial segments.

Key Responsibilities

Technical RFQ Evaluation

Review and analyze customer technical documentation, including:

Bill of Materials (BOM)

Gerber files

Schematics

Assembly drawings

Test specifications and requirements

Customized component/part drawings

Evaluate product complexity, manufacturing readiness, and technology requirements.

Identify potential manufacturing risks and recommend design improvements.

Support accurate technical inputs for RFQ costing and manufacturing strategy.

Process & Manufacturing Feasibility

Assess manufacturing feasibility for

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.

Component Engineering Support

Perform detailed BOM analysis for:

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.

NPI Support

Support smooth transition from RFQ to Recent 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.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

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.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or equivalent.

4–8 years of experience in Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) or PCB Assembly environment.

Experience supporting technical RFQs and NPI activities.

Technical Skills

Strong Knowledge Of

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

Good Understanding Of

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

Tools & Systems

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

Preferred Skills

Knowledge of Electronics Manufacturing processes and Lean manufacturing practices.

Understanding of process engineering and production optimization.

Experience in engineering change management (ECN/ECO).

Familiarity with DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, and APQP is an added advantage.

Exposure to IPC certification is desirable.

Industry Experience

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.

Key Competencies

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

📌 Senior Engineer - NPI and Engineering (Mysuru)
🏢 CYIENT DLM
📍 Mysuru