We are seeking an experienced NPI Engineer to lead the end-to-end Recent 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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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
- 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.
Required Qualifications
- 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
- Strong understanding of:
- Product drawings
- Electrical schematics
- Bill of Materials (BOM)
- Engineering documentation
- Good knowledge of electro