NPI Engineer

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced NPI Engineer to own and drive the end-to-end Recent Product Introduction (NPI) process, from project kick-off through successful transition to series production. The role will involve close coordination with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional teams to ensure smooth product industrialization and production ramp-up.

Key Responsibilities

- Own the end-to-end NPI process from project kick-off through series production.

- Prepare, maintain, and release NPI build plans, project timelines, milestones, and deliverables.

- Coordinate and execute prototype, pilot, pre-production, and ramp-up builds.

- Drive readiness of materials, tooling, equipment, programs, fixtures, test setups, and manufacturing documentation before each build.

- Coordinate cross-functional activities to ensure timely closure of NPI action items and build issues.

- Review and interpret product drawings, electrical schematics, BOMs, specifications, and engineering changes.

- Support the transition of products from development to mass production, ensuring stable and repeatable manufacturing processes.

- Work with manufacturing teams on SMT, PCBA, mechanical assembly, testing, and packaging processes.

- Identify manufacturing and process risks and drive corrective and preventive actions during NPI builds.

- Prepare and review Process Flow, PFMEA, Control Plans, FAI, PPAP, and APQP documentation.

- Ensure process, material, tooling, and documentation readiness for production release.





- Monitor build performance, identify gaps, and drive improvements in quality, yield, cycle time, and manufacturability.

- Support production ramp-up and ensure a smooth handover to the sustaining/production engineering team.

Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering / Electrical & Electronics Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

- 4–8 years of relevant experience in NPI, Manufacturing Engineering, Product Industrialization, or related roles.

- Hands-on experience with prototype, pilot, pre-production, and ramp-up builds.

- Proven experience in transitioning products from development to mass production.

- Strong understanding of product drawings, electrical schematics, BOMs, specifications, and engineering changes.

- Good knowledge of manufacturing processes including:
- SMT and PCBA

- Mechanical assembly

- Functional and electrical testing

- Packaging and final assembly

- Robust knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plan, Process Flow, FAI, PPAP, and APQP.

- Strong project coordination and cross-functional communication skills.

- Ability to identify manufacturing risks, resolve build issues, and drive projects to successful production launch.

Preferred Skills

- Experience working with EMS/ODM or electronics manufacturing environments.

- Knowledge of DFM/DFA, process validation, yield improvement, and production ramp-up.

- Familiarity with engineering change management and production documentation.

- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder-management skills.

📌 Sr. Engineer - NPI & Engineering (Mysuru)
🏢 CYIENT DLM
📍 Mysuru