Position Summary

We are looking for a highly motivated and technically competent NPI Engineer with proven experience in EMS manufacturing. The ideal candidate should possess in-depth knowledge of SMT, THT, Selective Soldering, Box Build Assembly, and Test Processes, along with expertise in driving Recent Product Introduction from RFQ stage to successful mass production.

The candidate should be capable of independently managing customer projects, leading cross-functional teams, driving manufacturing excellence initiatives, improving process capability, and achieving business KPIs through Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, and Continuous Improvement methodologies.

Requirements
Key Responsibilities

New Product Introduction (NPI)
- Lead complete NPI lifecycle from customer onboarding to volume production.
- Review and analyse customer packages including:
- BOM
- Gerber Files
- Assembly Drawings
- Test Specifications
- AVL
- Customer Quality Requirements
- Coordinate with Program Management, Quality, Production, Engineering, SCM, and Customers for project execution.




- Conduct Manufacturing Readiness Reviews (MRR) before production launch.
- Manage prototype, EVT, DVT, PVT, Pilot Build, and Ramp-up activities.
- Drive Build Reviews and Lessons Learned documentation.
- Ensure smooth product transfer from NPI to Operations without quality or delivery impact.

EMS Manufacturing Process Expertise

Strong practical understanding and process ownership of:

SMT Process
- Stencil Design Validation
- Solder Paste Selection
- Screen Printing Optimization
- SPI Process Control
- Pick & Place Programming
- Reflow Profile Development
- AOI Programming & Optimization
- SMT Yield Improvement

THT / PTH Process
- Wave Soldering
- Selective Soldering
- Manual Assembly Processes
- Solderability Assessment
- Defect Reduction Activities

Box Build Assembly
- Electro-Mechanical Integration
- Wiring Harness Assembly
- System Integration
- Functional Verification
- Final Packing Requirements

Testing

📌 Engineer - NPI & Engineering (Telangana)
🏢 Cyient DLM
📍 Telangana