As an NPI Engineer in the Product Engineering Department (PED), you will be responsible for managing recent product introduction processes for automotive electrical systems. Your primary objective will be to ensure that new products are developed and introduced efficiently, meeting quality, cost, and time goals. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including design, manufacturing, and supply chain, to drive product development from concept to production.

Roles and Responsibilities

- Drive alignment of the New Product Introduction (NPI) strategy with internal stakeholders and the external supplier base.
- Provide leadership, direction, and strategic guidance; perform cost-benefit analysis and make operational decisions in collaboration with key stakeholders and partners.
- Maintain and follow up on NPI action plans to ensure timely execution of deliverables.
- Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation such as PFMEA, work instructions, flow charts, procedures, routing data, and product labels to support production readiness.
- Ensure strict compliance with NPI Phase Review Guidelines and related quality management systems.
- Actively participate in design reviews, providing technical input for new electronic circuit designs and redesigns due to obsolescence.
- Lead and promote Lean Manufacturing initiatives within the plant to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.




- Play a key role in resolving yield and quality issues during pilot builds and transition to mass production.
- Project manage product enhancement initiatives in coordination with design divisions and other cross-functional teams.
- Act as a technical liaison between R&D;/Design Engineering and Manufacturing during product development phases.
- Lead Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) reviews to optimize product designs for efficient production.
- Develop and manage manufacturing process plans, tooling requirements, and work instructions for new products.
- Coordinate and execute pilot builds, first article inspections (FAI), and validation activities.
- Ensure compliance with quality, regulatory, and safety standards across the entire product lifecycle.
- Drive root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions for issues identified during ramp-up or early production stages.
- Collaborate with suppliers for component readiness, tooling development, and process validation.
- Support the development and execution of validation protocols (IQ, OQ, PQ) in line with regulatory and internal quality requirements.
- Participate in project planning and milestone reviews, ensuring NPI deliverables are achieved on time, within scope, and budget.
- Maintain working knowledge of IATF 16949 standards and ensure compliance in all NPI documentation and processes.

📌 NPI Engineer - PED (Puducherry)
🏢 India Nippon Electricals
📍 Puducherry