Purpose of the Role

The Manufacturing Engineering / NPI Engineer is responsible for supporting new product introductions (NPI), manufacturing process development, quality documentation, change management, and continuous improvement activities for electronic module assembly operations. The role serves as a key interface between Engineering, Quality, Production, and Customers to ensure successful product launches and sustained manufacturing excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Product & Process Engineering

- Prepare and maintain Bills of Materials (BoM) for manufacturing.
- Generate and release Engineering Change Notifications (ECNs) and Software Release Notes.
- Develop, establish and maintain manufacturing process documentation for module-level assembly operations.
- Prepare Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) for module assembly processes.
- Participate in PFMEA reviews with customer quality and engineering teams.
- Support process validation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Recent Product Introduction (NPI) & Project Management

- Prepare project plans and track project milestones.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely completion of NPI deliverables.
- Monitor project progress and follow up on action items.
- Support product industrialization and manufacturing readiness activities.

Quality & Compliance

- Compile and maintain PPAP documentation packages.
- Update and maintain IFC (Inspection Flow Chart) and IPP (Inspection Process Plan) registers.
- Perform process and product audits as per defined audit schedules.
- Prepare audit reports and drive closure of identified corrective actions.
- Support internal and external Quality Management System (QMS) and Environmental Management System (EMS) audits.
- Ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and organizational quality requirements.





Operational Excellence
- Lead and sustain assigned 5S zone activities.
- Drive workplace organization and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Monitor adherence to manufacturing standards and procedures.
- Support root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's Degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
- 3-8 years of experience in Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS), automotive electronics, industrial electronics, or related manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of NPI processes, manufacturing engineering, and quality systems.

Required Skills

- BoM management and product structure understanding.
- ECN/ECR management.
- PFMEA preparation and risk assessment techniques.
- PPAP documentation and APQP methodologies.
- Process documentation and work instruction development.
- Internal audit and quality compliance knowledge.
- Project planning and coordination skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective communication and customer interaction skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Skills

- Experience with Automotive Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, MSA, SPC).
- Knowledge of IPC standards (IPC-A-610, IPC J-STD-001).
- Exposure to ERP/MES systems.
- Experience in electronics module assembly and testing processes.
- Certified Internal Auditor for ISO 9001 and/or ISO 14001.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Timely completion of NPI milestones.
- On-time release of engineering and quality documentation.
- Audit compliance score and closure of audit findings.
- PFMEA completion and effectiveness.
- PPAP submission success rate.
- ECN implementation effectiveness.
- 5S audit score.
- Customer quality feedback and satisfaction.

📌 Engineer - NPI (India)
🏢 Amara Raja Group
📍 India