Job Description – NPI Engineer

Role Summary

The NPI Engineer is responsible for leading the mechanical
aspect of recent product introduction from concept through production launch. This
role ensures product designs are manufacturable, cost-effective, and meet
quality and timeline requirements. The engineer will collaborate with
cross-functional teams including design, manufacturing, quality, and supply
chain to ensure a smooth product transition into mass production.

Key Responsibilities
Product Development & Design Support
Work
with R&D;/design teams to review mechanical designs for
manufacturability (DFM) and assembly (DFA)
Provide
inputs on materials, tolerances, and design optimization
Support
prototype builds and validation testing
Identify
and resolve design-related issues before production
New Product Introduction (NPI) Execution
Drive
NPI activities from prototype to pilot runs and mass production
Develop
and execute NPI project timelines, milestones, and deliverables
Coordinate
engineering builds (EVT, DVT, PVT stages where applicable)




Ensure
readiness of manufacturing processes prior to launch
Manufacturing Process Development
Define
and validate assembly processes, tooling, fixtures, and work instructions
Collaborate
with production teams to establish effective manufacturing workflows
Conduct
process capability studies and implement improvements
Supplier & Component Management
Work
with suppliers to develop and qualify recent components
Support
supplier selection, tooling validation, and PPAP submissions
Ensure
parts meet design specifications, quality, and cost targets
Quality & Risk Management
Participate
in DFMEA / PFMEA and risk mitigation activities
Support
root cause analysis and corrective actions for NPI issues
Ensure
compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements
Documentation & Reporting
Maintain
complete NPI documentation: BOM, drawings, change requests (ECO/ECN)
Track
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📌 Sr Engineer Mysuru
🏢 Cyient DLM
📍 Mysuru